Garrett Anderson, Angels World Series Hero, Passes Away at 53
Garrett Anderson death: How did Angels World Series hero die?
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Garrett Anderson, the all-time hits leader for the Los Angeles Angels and hero of the 2002 World Series, died at 53 following a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, California. His decisive hit in Game 7 led the Angels to their first and only World Series title.
- 01Garrett Anderson died at 53 due to a medical emergency.
- 02He was a key player in the Angels' 2002 World Series win.
- 03Anderson holds multiple franchise records, including all-time hits with 2,368.
- 04He was inducted into the Angels' Hall of Fame in 2016.
- 05The Angels will honor him with a memorial patch on their jerseys for the rest of the season.
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Garrett Anderson, a pivotal figure in the Los Angeles Angels' history, passed away on Thursday at the age of 53 after a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, California. Known for his crucial bases-clearing double in the 2002 World Series Game 7, which helped secure the Angels' only championship, Anderson remains the franchise's all-time leader in several offensive categories, including 2,368 hits and 1,292 RBIs. A two-time Silver Slugger and three-time All-Star, he played for the Angels for 14 seasons before finishing his career with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. Anderson was inducted into the Angels' Hall of Fame in 2016. In tribute, the Angels will wear a memorial patch on their jerseys for the remainder of the season.
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