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Angels announce death of MLB legend Garret Anderson at age 53
The Angels will honor the franchise icon with a moment of silence and a memorial jersey patch after he died at 53, the team said.
- Garret Anderson, a beloved Los Angeles Angels icon and three-time All-Star, died Thursday at age 53 following a medical emergency in Newport Beach, California; the team announced the news Friday.
- Drafted by the Angels in 1990, Anderson spent 15 of his 17 Major League seasons with the club, becoming their franchise leader in hits , RBIs , games played , and total bases .
- A key member of the 2002 World Series championship team, Anderson finished fourth in American League Most Valuable Player voting that season and won the 2003 Home Run Derby and All-Star Game MVP.
- During tonight's game, the Angels will host a moment of silence and debut a memorial jersey patch for Anderson, while fans are encouraged to arrive early for a special tribute video.
- Angels Owner Arte Moreno called Anderson a "cornerstone of our organization" whose "stoic presence" defined an era; following his playing career, Anderson remained a fixture in the organization as a broadcaster.
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