Orlando Cepeda, certainly one of baseball’s most feared sluggers throughout his 17-year profession, died on Friday, June 28, at his dwelling. His household confirmed the loss of life however didn’t present a trigger.

“We misplaced a real gentleman and legend,” San Francisco Giants chairman Greg Johnson stated in an announcement, in response to MLB.com “Orlando was an important ambassador for the sport all through his enjoying profession and past. He was one of many all-time nice Giants and he’ll actually be missed.”

Born in Puerto Rico, Cepeda joined the massive leagues in 1958 and received the Nationwide League Rookie of the Yr honors throughout 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 actually a tragic day for the San Francisco Giants,’’ Giants president and chief government officer Larry Baer stated in an announcement, per MLB. “For all of Orlando’s extraordinary baseball accomplishments, it was his generosity, kindness and pleasure that outlined him. Nobody cherished the sport extra.”

Survivors embrace his spouse, Nydia. No memorial plans have been introduced.