Biographical details | |
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Born | Nutley, New Jersey, U.S. | June 25, 1933
Died | January 20, 2013 Weston, Florida, U.S. | (aged 79)
Alma mater | Florida State University |
Coaching career (HC unless noted) | |
1963–1992 | Miami Hurricanes |
Head coaching record | |
Overall | 1,271–438–9 |
Accomplishments and honors | |
Championships | |
2 College World Series (1982, 1985) | |
College Baseball Hall of Fame Inducted in 2006 |
Ronald George Fraser (June 25, 1933 – January 20, 2013) was an American baseball coach best known for his tenure at the University of Miami from 1963 to 1992. Nicknamed the "Wizard of College Baseball", he led the Miami Hurricanes baseball program to over 1,200 victories—his teams set an NCAA baseball record with playoff appearances in 20 consecutive seasons and won College World Series championships in 1982 and 1985.[1]