Garret Anderson, World Series champion with Angels, dies at 53
NBC News • • sports
Key Points:
- Garret Anderson, a longtime MLB player and 2002 World Series champion with the Angels, has died at age 53, with the cause of death undisclosed.
- Anderson is remembered for leading the Angels to their only World Series title in 2002, hitting .300 with 13 RBIs during the series.
- Angels owner Arte Moreno praised Anderson as a beloved franchise icon known for his professionalism, class, and loyalty, extending condolences to his family.
- The Angels will honor Anderson with a moment of silence and a jersey patch throughout the season, while current star Mike Trout and MLB also expressed their condolences.
- Anderson was a three-time All-Star and holds multiple franchise records for the Angels, including games played, hits, and RBIs, and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2016.
