Former Yankees, Angels, Mets All-Star Infielder Dies at 81
Summary
Sandy Alomar Sr., a former baseball player and coach, passed away at the age of 81. He had a 15-year playing career in Major League Baseball and was also known as the father of famous players Sandy Alomar Jr. and Roberto Alomar.Key Facts
- Sandy Alomar Sr. died at 81 years old.
- He played for several MLB teams over 15 years, including the Braves, Mets, White Sox, Angels, Yankees, and Rangers.
- Alomar was an All-Star player with the Angels in 1970.
- He played a total of 1,481 MLB games, mainly as a second baseman.
- He retired from playing in 1978 and later became a coach for teams like the Cubs, Rockies, Mets, and Padres.
- His sons, Sandy Alomar Jr. and Roberto Alomar, both had prominent MLB careers.
- Roberto Alomar is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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