Longtime Los Angeles Angels outfielder Garret Anderson died Thursday morning, the team announced. He was 53 years outdated.
A explanation for loss of life has not been introduced.
“The Angels organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” Angels proprietor Arte Moreno stated in a press release. “Garret was a cornerstone of our group all through his 15 seasons and his stoic presence within the outfield and our clubhouse elevated the Angels into an period of continued success, highlighted by the 2002 World Series championship.
“Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond. His admiration and respect for the game was immeasurable. We extend our deepest condolences to Garret’s wife Teresa, daughters Brianne and Bailey, son Garret ‘Trey’ Anderson III, and his entire family.”
In Anderson’s honor, the team will wear a memorial patch on their jerseys beginning Friday when they start a six-game homestand. A moment of silence will take place and a special video tribute will air ahead of Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres.
Anderson was a fourth-round draft pick by the Angels in 1990. He made his MLB debut four years later and went on to become the franchise’s all-time leader in games played (2,013), hits (2,368), RBI (1,292), doubles (489), total bases (3,743), extra-base hits (796) and grand slams (eight).
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The Angels Hall of Famer played 15 of his 17 MLB seasons with the franchise and was a member of the 2002 squad that won the World Series. Anderson was a key factor in the title win, going 9 for 32 with six RBI in the seven-game series against the San Francisco Giants. It was his three-run double in Game 7 that snapped a 1-1 tie en route to a 4-1 win.
The three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner was additionally the winner of the 2003 Home Run Derby and All-Star Game MVP.
One of his most memorable video games was on Aug. 21, 2007, when he recorded 10 RBI towards the New York Yankees. He’s one in all 16 gamers ever to have accomplished so in a single sport.