Former MLB Star, Don Baylor dead at 68 due to Cancer. After a long battle with cancer, Baylor lost his life at the age of 68
- Former professional baseball player and manager, Don Baylor has died at the age of 68 after a long battle with cancer.
- He lost his life due to multiple myeloma.
- His family says the slugger was diagnosed with multiple myeloma 14 years ago.
After Don’s death, his wife Rebecca released a statement,
“Don passed from this earth with the same fierce dignity with which he played the game and lived his life.”
Don Baylor’s Career
Former American MLB Star Don Baylor played in part of 19 big-league seasons in his career. During his long and successful career, he mostly played as a power hitter known for crowding the plate.
Don Baylor was an icon of the game. The versatile player was the first baseman, left fielder, and designated hitter. In his career, he played for six different American League (AL) teams. He became popular while playing for the Baltimore Orioles and California Angels.
Baylor also played for the Oakland Athletics, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, and Boston Red Sox.
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Don Baylor’s Success
Don Baylor was an All-Star. He was also the winner of the AL Most Valuable Player Award. The versatile player won three Silver Slugger Awards in his career. He also won the Roberto Clemente Award.
Most importantly, he was a member of the 1987 World Series champions. His name rose to fame after winning a World Series with Minnesota in 1987.
The star hit 338 home runs and knocked in 1,276 runs in his career.
Don Baylor’s Coaching Career
After being a successful player, Baylor began his coaching career with the Colorado Rockies of MLB in 1993. After coaching the club for six years, he left the Rockies for the Chicago Cubs in 2000. He was in the club for three seasons.
Baylor was named NL Manager of the Year in 1995 and inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame.
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Don Baylor’s Death
Don Baylor’s family revealed that he was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a form of cancer 14 years ago.
The news of his death was confirmed by his son to Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman.
His son, Don Jr. confirmed to the Austin American-Statesman that Baylor died at 4:25 a.m. on August 7, 2017.
Kirk Bohls reported,
“Former major-league baseball star and Austin native Don Baylor died Monday morning after a long struggle with multiple myeloma. He was 68.”
In honor of Don Baylor, Major League Baseball (MLB) released a statement from Commissioner Rob Manfred:
“Today is a sad day for our game as we lost two men who built distinguished careers in the National Pastime, Don Baylor, and Darren Daulton.”
“Don used power and speed to earn American League MVP honors with the Angels in 1979 and contributed to three straight pennant winners in a great 19-year Major League career. He then became the first manager in Rockies history, guiding them to their first Postseason in just their third year of play. Throughout stints with 14 different Major League teams as a player, coach or manager, Don’s reputation as a gentleman always preceded him.”
“On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to the families, friends and fans of these two memorable individuals.“
Don’s wife said in a statement,
“Don passed from this earth with the same fierce dignity with which he played the game and lived his life.”
It is a fact that Baylor also enjoyed a lengthy and successful life in baseball. He loved the game, he loved the fans, and his fans will love him forever.
