Angels Great Garret Anderson Dies at 53
An all-time great outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels has died at 53. Garret Anderson, who played for the Angels for 15 seasons and spent two other years in the majors with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, died recently, the team announced on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared […] The post Angels Great Garret Anderson Dies at 53 appeared first on LA Sports Report.
An all-time great outfielder for the Los Angeles Angels has died at 53. Garret Anderson, who played for the Angels for 15 seasons and spent two other years in the majors with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers, died recently, the team announced on social media. View this post on Instagram A post shared by LA Sports Report (@lasportsreport) The cause and date of his death were not immediately disclosed.
“We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Angels Hall of Famer Garret Anderson,” the team wrote on social media. “Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond. We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Anderson family.
” September 8, 2008; Anaheim CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels left fielder Garret Anderson (16) hits a single in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports How did Garret Anderson play for the Angels?
Anderson was a three-time All-Star and was a key member of the 2002 World Series champion Angels team. That season, Anderson finished fourth in MVP voting while hitting . 306 with 29 home runs and 123 RBIs.