Former baseball player Guillermo ‘Willie’ Hernández dies at 69

Baseball player Guillermo Willie Hernández dies.

His team pays tribute online.

He had a successful and award-winning career.

The sports world is in mourning following the confirmation of the tragic passing of one of baseball’s great stars.

His team took to social media to announce the sad news and to pay their respects.

Guillermo ‘Willie’ Hernández dies: The former Puerto Rican baseball player, is celebrated for his distinguished Major League career.

Initial reports from the EFE agency state that he passed away on Tuesday, November 21, at the age of 69.

Baseball player Willie Hernández dies

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Hernández made history when he clinched both the Cy Young Award and the Most Valuable Player title in the same year, during the 1984 season.

Over 13 seasons in the Major Leagues, he played for the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers.

EFE reports that he passed away due to heart complications at his home in Sebring, Florida.

Born on November 14, 1954, in Aguada, Puerto Rico, he enjoyed a prestigious baseball career.

A Major League champion has died

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The Detroit Tigers released a statement on X (formerly Twitter) to announce the death of Willie Hernández.

«The Tigers are deeply saddened to learn of the loss of Willie Hernández … a key member of our team,» they tweeted.

They honored his contribution to the World Series Championship team.

They also highlighted that during his six seasons with Detroit, Hernández was elected to three American League All-Star teams.

Condolences pour in online

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Former teammate and Hall of Famer Alan Trammell expressed his surprise and paid homage to Hernandez as a champion.

«Willie Hernández was a great teammate, and I’m terribly sorry to hear the news of his passing,» the Hall of Famer remarked.

«I will never forget our team’s celebration together on the mound after he recorded the final out of the 1984 World Series,» he recalled, according to ESPN.

«He will always be remembered as a World Series champion. My thoughts and prayers are with this family,» Trammell added.

Willie Hernández is remembered fondly

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The legacy of the legendary player went beyond his athletic achievements, as he was known as a great teammate and an exemplary figure off the field.

Bárbaro Garbey, a former Cuban teammate and now a commentator, shared his sorrow over the loss, emphasizing the close bond they shared.

«Guillermo was like a brother to me; during my time with the Tigers, he was the one I connected with the most,» he told ESPN.

«Our families became very close after playing together. It’s a tremendous loss,» Garbey, the commentator, reflected.

The world of baseball is in shock

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«He was the kind of teammate everyone wanted to have. I feel privileged to have had his advice and support,» he continued.

«I extend my deepest condolences to his family, they are in my thoughts, and I pray that God grants him eternal glory,» Garbey concluded.

The positive impact that Hernández during his life and career has left an indelible mark on the world of sports.

Willie’s passing has created a void, with many remembering him as both an icon and an exemplary individual.

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