Baseball legend Ron Taylor, esteemed World Series victor, passes away at 87 years old.
Headline: Dr. Ron Taylor, 87, Former NY Mets Star Physician and Two-Time World Series Champ, Passes Away
Let's pay our respects to a legend in the baseball world – Dr. Ron Taylor, 87, a two-time World Series champion and the beloved Toronto Blue Jays' team physician, has unfortunately left us in the midst of a long illness.
The New York Mets confirmed the sad news on Monday, and our hearts go out to his family, friends, and fans.
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A decorated athlete with an impressive career, Dr. Taylor made his debut with the Cleveland Indians in 1962 and played a crucial role in helping the St. Louis Cardinals clinch the World Series in 1964. Despite a short stint with the Houston Astros, he found his magic with the New York Mets and lifted the World Series trophy in 1969.
As Art Shamsky, one of Taylor's former teammates, recalls, "Ron was the only guy on our staff with postseason experience. He brought a winning mentality, and we don't win the title without Ron Taylor."
The "unsung hero" of the Mets' roster, the Mets pitcher shone brightly on the team's road to victory in 1969, not allowing a single run in 5.2 postseason innings and recording two saves.
In the twilight of his illustrious baseball career, Dr. Taylor pursued a medical degree from the University of Toronto in 1977. His journey then led him to the Toronto Blue Jays, where he served as team physician for a remarkable 30 years.
Dr. Taylor was bestowed several honors, including induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985. He was also recognized with Canada's Sports Hall of Fame, the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame, and the Order of Ontario in 2005.
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Sports enthusiasts and baseball fans alike mourn the loss of Dr. Ron Taylor, a two-time World Series champ who played a pivotal role in the New York Mets' historic 1969 victory. Known as the "unsung hero" of the Mets' roster, the former baseball player turned physician 's brilliant pitching performance contributed significantly to the team's championship win.
