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Angels announce death of MLB legend Garret Anderson at age 53
The Angels will honor the franchise icon with a moment of silence and a memorial jersey patch after he died at 53, the team said.
- Garret Anderson, a beloved Los Angeles Angels icon and three-time All-Star, died Thursday at age 53 following a medical emergency in Newport Beach, California; the team announced the news Friday.
- Drafted by the Angels in 1990, Anderson spent 15 of his 17 Major League seasons with the club, becoming their franchise leader in hits , RBIs , games played , and total bases .
- A key member of the 2002 World Series championship team, Anderson finished fourth in American League Most Valuable Player voting that season and won the 2003 Home Run Derby and All-Star Game MVP.
- During tonight's game, the Angels will host a moment of silence and debut a memorial jersey patch for Anderson, while fans are encouraged to arrive early for a special tribute video.
- Angels Owner Arte Moreno called Anderson a "cornerstone of our organization" whose "stoic presence" defined an era; following his playing career, Anderson remained a fixture in the organization as a broadcaster.
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Usa newsGarret Anderson, Angels career hits leader who led team to World Series crown, dies at 53
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Garret Anderson, the multitalented outfielder who became the Los Angeles Angels' career hits leader and led the team to its only World Series title, has died. He was 53.The Angels announced Anderson's death Friday morning without immediately disclosing the cause or location.Anderson reached the majors with the then-California Angels in 1994 and played for the club until 2008, primarily as a left fielder. He was a fixture in the…
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