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Ken Clay, who pitched on Yankees' world championship teams in 1977-78, dies at age 71
Ken Clay, who appeared in 111 MLB games and won two World Series titles, died from heart and kidney problems, the Centra Heart & Vascular Institute said.
- Former New York Yankees pitcher Ken Clay, who won World Series titles in 1977-78, died Thursday at age 71 in Lynchburg, Virginia from heart and kidney issues, Dr. Jim Warner of the Centra Heart & Vascular Institute confirmed.
- Clay made 115 total MLB appearances during his five-year career, notably pitching 3 2/3 scoreless innings to earn a save in the 1978 American League Championship Series opener against Kansas City.
- Despite early promise, Clay struggled during the 1979 season, prompting owner George Steinbrenner to famously call him a "morning glory," a reference to racehorses that underperform in actual races.
- The Yankees traded Clay to the Texas Rangers in 1980 after his poor performance, and he later faced significant legal challenges including theft and forgery convictions following his baseball career.
- In 2001, Clay pleaded guilty in Florida to forgery and agreed to repay more than $40,000 to creditors; he most recently served five years in a Florida prison from 2007 to 2012.
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