Former MLB All-Star infielder Sandy Alomar Sr. passed away in Puerto Rico on Monday at 81. Major League Baseball confirmed his death, six days before his 82nd birthday on October 19.
Alomar spent 15 seasons in the majors, where he became an All-Star in 1970 as a member of the Los Angeles Angels. He then spent over a decade coaching four different major league teams. He is also the father of major-leaguers Sandy Alomar Jr. and Roberto Alomar.
Former All-Star Infielder
Alomar, the former MLB All-Star, was a fast middle infielder who played for six clubs. His most notable stint was with the Angels from 1970-74, where he became the only player in organization history to play in 162 games twice. The Puerto Rican native signed with the Milwaukee Braves out of Luis Muñoz Rivera High School before the start of the 1960 season.
He debuted at 20 on Sept. 15, 1964, before making 19 more appearances that season. The Braves later moved to Atlanta in 1966, before the Milwaukee Brewers were founded in 1970.
Alomar, the former All-Star infielder, played the 1967 season with the New York Mets before playing for the Chicago White Sox from 1967 to 69. He also played for the New York Yankees and helped them reach the 1976 World Series. Unfortunately, the Yankees were swept by the Cincinnati Reds that year.
“The Yankees mourn the passing of Sandy Alomar Sr. and extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones,” the Yankees wrote in a statement.
Alomar ended his career with 13 home runs, 282 RBI, 227 stolen bases, 126 doubles and 19 triples in 1,481 games. After his playing career ended, Alomar went on to coach four separate teams. He was with the San Diego Padres from 1986-1990, the Chicago Cubs from 2000-02, the Colorado Rockies from 2003-04, and the Mets from 2005-09.
Alomar managed his sons in the winter leagues and helped them develop their skill sets. Sandy Jr. played catcher for 20 years in the majors, becoming a six-time All-Star and 1990 AL Rookie of the Year. Roberto joined the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2011 after winning 10 Gold Gloves and making 12 All-Star appearances.
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