Summary
Ken Clay, a former pitcher for Major League Baseball teams including the New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners, died at the age of 71 due to heart and kidney problems. Clay won two World Series championships with the Yankees in 1977 and 1978 and later experienced legal troubles after retiring from baseball.
Key Facts
- Ken Clay was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for five seasons.
- He won two World Series rings with the New York Yankees in 1977 and 1978.
- Clay played for the Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Seattle Mariners during his career.
- His career statistics include a win-loss record of 10-24 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.68.
- He had legal issues post-retirement, including theft and forgery charges.
- Clay was 71 years old at the time of his death from heart and kidney issues.
- He appeared in three World Series games, contributing to victories against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
