Toronto Blue Jays announce passing of team physician and former player
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Ron Taylor, also known as "Dr. Baseball," was a two-time World Series-winning pitcher (1964 with the St. Louis Cardinals and 1969 with the New York Mets) who later became the Toronto Blue Jays' team physician for 30 years.
Ron Taylor who was born in 1937 in Toronto Ontario, was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985 and the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame in 1993.
The team announced the passing of Ron Taylor on social media on Monday afternoon.
Toronto Blue Jays announce passing of team physician and former player Ron Taylor
The Toronto Blue Jays are saddened to learn of the passing of long-time team doctor and former Major League Baseball player, Ron Taylor. Known to many as Dr. Baseball, the Toronto native won four World Series Championships during his illustrious career, including two with the Blue Jays in 1992 and 1993. His impact on the game, in the community, and on our organization will be remembered forever. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
Dr. Baseball Ron Taylor died Monday at age 87 in Toronto after a lengthy illness
Dr. Ron Taylor, helped the New York Mets upset the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles in the 1969 World Series. The Mets also announce their condolences on social Media.
We are saddened to learn of the passing of 1969 World Series Champion Ron Taylor.
The right-handed reliever led the Mets with 59 appearances and 13 saves in 1969. He had a 9-4 record and a 2.72 ERA. Taylor pitched for the Mets from 1967-1971.
"Ron was the only guy on our staff with postseason experience," Art Shamsky told the Mets' official blog. "He had won a championship with the Cardinals in 1964 and brought a winning mentality. We don't win the title without Ron Taylor."
Our condolences go out to the Taylor family in their time of sorrow.
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