Former Yankees, Angels, Mets All-Star Infielder Dies at 81

[ad_1] Sandy Alomar Sr., father of Sandy Alomar Jr. and Corridor of Famer Roberto Alomar, has died at 81, based on Sar Del Valle Hernández.

"The knowledge was confirmed by historian and household pal Jossie Alvarado, in addition to by the Puerto Rico Baseball Federation," Hernández reported on Monday.

Alomar performed for the Atlanta Braves, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox, California Angels, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers in his 15-year taking part in profession. He was an All-Star with the Angels in 1970. He spent probably the most time in his profession with the Angels and Yankees after making his debut with the Milwaukee Braves in 1964.

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In his profession, he hit 13 dwelling runs and picked up 282 RBIs. A 15-year profession within the massive leagues isn't any small feat.

He additionally had a prolonged teaching profession. Alomar retired from taking part in in 1978, together with his remaining two seasons coming with the Rangers. He then served as a coach for the Chicago Cubs, Colorado Rockies, New York Mets and San Diego Padres after his taking part in profession was over.

Each of his sons went on to take pleasure in lengthy careers in MLB. Sandy Alomar Jr. was a six-time All-Star, Rookie of the Yr Award winner, Gold Glover and All-Star Sport MVP.

Roberto Alomar was a 12-time All-Star, two-time World Collection champion, 10-time Gold Glover, four-time Silver Slugger and All-Star Sport MVP. He was elected to the Corridor of Fame in 2011. Alomar Sr. was additionally a extremely regarded supervisor in Puerto Rico and hung out managing within the Minor Leagues.