Willie Hernández, who won the American League Cy Young, MVP and a World Series title all in 1984 with the Tigers, died on Monday night.
He was 69.
Hernández, who spent time with the Tigers, Cubs and Phillies, passed away at his home in Sebring, Florida.
Primera Hora reported that Hernández is survived by five children but their age and names are unclear.
Who was Willie Hernández?
Willie Hernández born in 1954 in Aguada, Puerto Rico.
Willie was first signed out of his native Puerto Rico as an amateur free agent in 1973 by the Phillies.
Hernández spent time with the Tigers, Cubs and Phillies during a glittering playing career.
But his finest season saw him scoop the American League Cy Young, MVP and a World Series title all in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers.
Willie also holds the distinction of being one of just three players in major league history to win the trio of gongs in the same year.
The left-handed pitcher was a three-time All-Star from 1984 to 1986 with the Tigers.
He recorded two saves in the World Series, including the series clincher in Game 5 when he pitched the final two innings, getting Hall-of-Famer Tony Gwynn to fly out to end the series.
Hernández had heart surgery to install a pacemaker in 2009
What was Willie Hernández’ cause of death?
Willie Hernández sadly passed away at his home in Sebring, Florida.
The baseball star on Monday November 20 2023 at the age of 69.
The cause of death is currently reported as unclear.
But his wife, Dulce Carrasco, told Primera Hora that her husband had battled heart issues for years.
Funeral services are expected to take place in his native Puerto Rico, the outlet reported.
It was arranged for his body to be transported to Aguada, where he was born in 1954.
“The Tigers are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Willie Hernández,” the team said in a statement.
“Our thoughts are with the Hernández family, his friends, and teammates.”
When is Willie Hernández funeral service
There is no official information about Willie Hernández funeral yet.
However, some sources suggest that it will take place in his native Puerto Rico, and that it will be a private ceremony for her family and close friends.
Having said that, we are still following up on her death, we will update you as soon as we get more details about Willie Hernández funeral service.
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