Elia’s professional baseball career spanned more than 50 years as a player, coach, manager and executive, but his name will forever be linked to his 1983 tirade directed at Cubs fans that eventually got him fired.

Gregorio, a power-hitting catcher who recently transferred from Northern Illinois to Auburn, said he has worked out for five MLB teams, including the Chicago Cubs.

Former Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies manager Lee Elia died Wednesday, the Phillies announced. He was 87 years old. Elia managed each of his two teams for two seasons, the Cubs from 1982 to 1983 and the Phillies from 1987 to 1988.

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - JULY 10: Pete Crow-Armstrong #4 of the Chicago Cubs celebrates his solo home run for his second of the day as he rounds the bases against the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning at Target Field on July 10, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Cubs defeated the Twins 8-1.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Cubs vs. New York Yankees MLB game to be played on July 11, 2025 on ESPN.