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All-Star Infielder Sandy Alomar Sr. Passes Away at 81

10/14/2025

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Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder in the 1960s and 1970s, died at 81.
He debuted in 1964 with the Milwaukee Braves and retired in 1978 after six teams, including the Yankees and Angels.
Alomar appeared in 1,481 games, batting .245 with 13 home runs and 282 RBIs.
After retiring, Alomar coached in the San Diego Padres system and held coaching roles with the Cubs, Rockies, and Mets.

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Story summary

Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder in the 1960s and 1970s, died at 81.
He debuted in 1964 with the Milwaukee Braves and retired in 1978 after six teams, including the Yankees and Angels.
Alomar appeared in 1,481 games, batting .245 with 13 home runs and 282 RBIs.
After retiring, Alomar coached in the San Diego Padres system and held coaching roles with the Cubs, Rockies, and Mets.