Legendary Padres Hall of Fame, Mets Pitcher Dies at 75
Summary
The San Diego Padres announced the death of Randy Jones, a Hall of Fame pitcher and their first Cy Young Award winner, at the age of 75. Jones was a key player for the Padres, becoming a fan favorite and continuing to support the team even after retiring. He played his final seasons with the New York Mets and briefly with the Pittsburgh Pirates.Key Facts
- Randy Jones was a pitcher for the San Diego Padres and won the Cy Young Award in 1976.
- He was the first pitcher from the Padres to receive this award.
- Jones was a two-time All-Star, recognized in 1975 and 1976.
- His career with the Padres lasted eight seasons, where he played in 264 games.
- Jones finished his playing career with two seasons at the New York Mets and a brief stint at the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- He had his jersey number, 35, retired by the Padres in 1997.
- Randy Jones announced he was cancer-free in 2018 after undergoing treatment for throat cancer.
- He was a beloved figure in San Diego, known for his Randy Jones BBQ stands at Padres games.
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