Dodgers Superstar Offers 4-Word Response On Sudden Death Of World Series Champion
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ former outfielder died suddenly at age 53, soliciting a special reaction from the team’s star slugger.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 24: A wieght with the Los Angeles Dodgers logo on it, used by the Cleveland Indians sits in the on-deck circle during a MLB baseball against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park June 24, 2011 in San Francisco, California. The Giants won the game 4-3. (Photo by Thearon W.
Henderson/Getty Images) Getty Images The Los Angeles Dodgers were among the teams that learned their former player had died of a heart attack earlier this week. The wife of Garret Anderson, a 17-year big leaguer who played for the Los Angeles Angels, Atlanta Braves and Dodgers in his three-time All-Star career, told ESPN News Services that Anderson had died of a heart attack. And heartfelt messages as well as recollections of his baseball prowess immediately followed.
"Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class and loyalty throughout his career and beyond,” Angels owner Arte Moreno said in a statement, as shared by ESPN. “His admiration and respect for the game was immeasurable. " MORE FROM FORBES Bo Bichette’s Blue Jays Setback Is Driving Mets Issues, Executive Says By Peter Chawaga Los Angeles Dodgers Superstar Freddie Freeman Reacts To Loss Of Garret Anderson Anderson is the Angels all-time hits leader and won a World Series championship with the team in 2002.
But shortly before he ended his career, he signed a minor-league contract with the Dodgers and appeared in 80 games. That was the same season that Dodgers’ superstar first baseman Freddie Freeman began his own career with the Atlanta Braves. But Freeman recalled going to Angels games as a child and cheering for Anderson.