Orlando Cepeda, one in all baseball’s most feared sluggers throughout his 17-year profession, died on Friday, June 28, at his dwelling. His household confirmed the demise however didn’t present a trigger.
“We misplaced a real gentleman and legend,” San Francisco Giants chairman Greg Johnson mentioned in an announcement, based on MLB.com “Orlando was a terrific ambassador for the sport all through his enjoying profession and past. He was one of many all-time nice Giants and he’ll really be missed.”
Born in Puerto Rico, Cepeda joined the large leagues in 1958 and gained the Nationwide League Rookie of the 12 months honors through the Giants’ first 12 months in San Francisco.
Cepeda, additionally named Nationwide League MVP with the Cardinals in 1967, was a member of 11 All-Star groups.
In 1961, he led the NL in homers (46) and the majors in RBIs (142).
Along with the Giants, Cepeda additionally performed with the Braves, A’s, Royals and Pink Sox. He completed his 17-year profession with 379 dwelling runs and a .297/.350/.499 slash line.
In 1999, he was inducted into the Baseball Corridor of Fame by the Veterans Committee.
“That is really a tragic day for the San Francisco Giants,’’ Giants president and chief government officer Larry Baer mentioned in an announcement, per MLB. “For all of Orlando’s extraordinary baseball accomplishments, it was his generosity, kindness and pleasure that outlined him. Nobody beloved the sport extra.”
Survivors embrace his spouse, Nydia. No memorial plans have been introduced.
