What Happened to Rich Dauer? Former Astros Coach Passes Away

After the news of his passing, numerous fans of Rich Dauer took to social media to pay tribute to this former baseball legend. The Baltimore Orioles and ex-Houston Astros coach, who had gained fame in his 72 years, passed away. He was celebrated for his role in the team’s 1983 World Series win and for being inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2012.

Here is everything fans need to know about the baseball icon’s demise and the related details.

Rich Dauer passes away at 72, claims report

The announcement of Rich Dauer’s death was made by his friend and former teammate Jim Palmer.

On Monday, Palmer, a former pitcher for the Orioles and fellow Hall of Famer, announced on X (previously Twitter) that his longtime teammate Richie Dauer had passed away. In his post, Palmer wrote, “Richie was a significant part of the ‘Oriole way,’ where you didn’t have to be a star to contribute to the Orioles’ victories.” Unfortunately, Palmer did not provide any details about the cause of Dauer’s death.

Jim Palmer characterized Dauer as having a “contagious charm” and being “dedicated.” In his conversation with The Baltimore Banner, the ex-pitcher emphasized that Dauer was admired by all members of the Orioles team. He also mentioned that they would miss him due to his lively and spirited demeanor.

Rich Dauer played for the Baltimore Orioles from 1976 to 1985, which was a decade-long tenure. During this time, he managed to hit 43 home runs and swipe 6 bases on stolen attempts. Subsequently, in 2015, he served as the first base coach for the Houston Astros until 2017.

At the same time, the Baltimore Orioles expressed their sorrow over the death of Hall of Fame second baseman Rich Dauer in a post on X. They conveyed, “We lament the demise of our beloved Orioles’ second baseman Rich Dauer, who dedicated his entire 10-year career to us. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the Dauer family, as well as his numerous teammates and friends.

As a gamer, I’d put it like this: “I was proud to be on the team that won the World Series in 2017 with the Houston Astros. Sadly, I learned today about the passing of our former coach, Rich Dauer. My thoughts are with his family and friends during this difficult time.

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2025-02-05 05:10