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Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Key 1969 ‘Miracle Mets' pitcher passes away at 87
Apr 9, 2012; Toronto, ON, Canada; Former pitcher Ron Taylor throws out the ceremonial first pitch before the Boston Red Sox game against the Toronto Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-Imagn Images The post Key 1969 'Miracle Mets' pitcher passes away at 87 appeared first on ClutchPoints. In 1969, man walked on the moon, Woodstock rocked the world, and Joe Namaith guaranteed a Super Bowl win. In addition, the 'Miracle Mets' won their first World Series in franchise history, one of the most improbable runs in all of sports. Advertisement One of their members, relief pitcher Ron Taylor, died on Monday at the age of 87, per John Sparaco of Sports Illustrated. Taylor had been battling a serious illness. Taylor was born in 1937 in Toronto, Canada. He played 11 seasons (1962-1972) in MLB as a relief pitcher. He played for the Mets, the then Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), the St. Louis Cardinals, the Houston Astros, and the San Diego Padres. He finished with an overall record of 45-43. Plus, Taylor had a 3.93 ERA, 464 strikeouts, and 47 saves. In his post-baseball years, Taylor enrolled in medical school at the University of Toronto. Advertisement In 1977, he became a physician and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force. In 1979, Taylor was the team physician for the Toronto Blue Jays. He served in that role for more than three decades and was part of the Blue Jays winning back-to-back World Series in 1992 and 1993. In 1985, Taylor was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. He had quite the career, but his most significant legacy was being a part of that magical run in 1969. Who were the 1969 'Miracle Mets'? The 'Miracle Mets' went from seven years in last place to 100 wins in '69. They overcame a huge deficit against the Chicago Cubs to win the National League East Division by eight games. Advertisement The Mets were led by a talented group of starting pitchers, including Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, and Jerry Koosman. Not to be outdone, Taylor was an integral part of the bullpen. That year, he had a 2.72 ERA in 59 appearances and had 13 saves. Taylor recorded a save in a 2-1 win during Game 2 of the World Series against the Baltimore Orioles. The Mets went on to win the series in five games, cementing their place in the history books. Related: Mets reliever Brooks Raley takes massive step from injury return Related: Mets' Carlos Mendoza reveals date for Mark Vientos rehab stint
Reuters
16-06-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Former Cardinals, Mets champion Ron Taylor dies at 87
June 16 - Two-time World Series winner Ron Taylor, who became a doctor after his major league career ended, died on Monday. He was 87. Taylor won titles with the 1964 St. Louis Cardinals and the 1969 New York Mets and never allowed a run in postseason play. In 1969, he was a reliever on the team dubbed the "Miracle Mets" and led the club with 59 appearances. The right-hander had 13 saves with a 2.72 ERA that season. He earned a save in Game 2 of that World Series when he got the final seven outs against the Baltimore Orioles. In 11 major league seasons, Taylor was 54-43 with 74 saves and a 3.93 ERA in 491 appearances (17 starts) for the Cleveland Indians (1962), Cardinals (1963-65), Houston Astros (1965-66), Mets (1967-71) and San Diego Padres (1972). During the 1964 World Series against the New York Yankees, Taylor threw 4 2/3 hitless innings and earned a save in Game 4. A native of Toronto, Taylor returned home after his playing days and went to medical school at the University of Toronto. He served as the team physician for the Toronto Blue Jays for three decades before opening a private practice in 2014. Taylor is a member of the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame. --Field Level Media
National Post
16-06-2025
- Health
- National Post
Ron Taylor, ex-MLB pitcher and longtime Blue Jays doctor, dead at 87
Dr. Ron Taylor, a two-time World Series-winning pitcher and longtime Toronto Blue Jays team physician, has died. He was 87. Article content The Blue Jays confirmed Taylor's death in a statement Monday. A cause of death was not provided. Article content Article content Taylor, who was born in Toronto on Dec. 13, 1937, played 10 seasons in the majors from 1962 to 1972 after signing with the Cleveland Indians in 1955. Article content Article content He threw 11 scoreless innings at Fenway Park in his big-league debut on April 11, 1962, before surrendering a 12th-inning grand slam in a 4-0 defeat. Article content He joined the St. Louis Cardinals in 1963 and helped them win a World Series the following year. Article content He was a key member of the 1969 'Miracle Mets' championship team. He earned a win out of the bullpen against Atlanta in the National League Championship Series, then surrendered no hits in 2 1/3 innings with a save in two appearances in the World Series against the favoured Baltimore Orioles. Article content Taylor also pitched with Houston and San Diego. He had a career 45-43 record with a 3.93 earned-run average, 464 strikeouts and 74 saves. Article content After retiring in 1972, he returned to Toronto and received a medical degree from the University of Toronto in 1977. Article content He joined the Blue Jays as team physician in 1979 and earned the nickname 'Dr. Baseball' as he served in the role for 30 years, a span that included the team's World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. Article content Taylor was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985, Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1993 and the Ontario Sports Hall of Fame in 2010. He was appointed to the Order of Ontario by lieutenant governor James Bartleman in 2005. Article content
New York Post
06-06-2025
- Sport
- New York Post
Phillies vs. Pirates prediction: MLB picks, best bets Friday
Eagles and Steelers. Flyers and Penguins. Penn State and Pitt. Bragging rights for the state of Pennsylvania continues this weekend. The Phillies' Joe Ross has appeared in 21 games but makes his first start. The Pirates' Bailey Falter allowed three runs over his last 35 ²/₃ innings and hasn't watched a ball fly over a wall in his last five starts. Play $50 on the Pirates. Joe Ross Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images I've seen the Miracle Mets, the Music City Miracle, the Miracle On Ice and 'Miracle on 34th Street.' Add Thursday's Diamondbacks comeback to the lineup. Brandon Pfaadt (six runs) was flattened. Tommy Henry was no better and the Bravos led 10-4 heading to the ninth inning. Learn all you need to know about MLB Betting And then … Ketel Marte, Lourdes Gurriel and Alek Thomas homered off (wait for it) Scott Blewett. Atlanta's Raisel Iglesias finished the job, allowing three more runs and the Snakes shocked the Braves 11-10! Gonna go out and play a lottery ticket. Inconceivable win has us at -304 yogiberras. Why Trust New York Post Betting The one and only Stitches has been handicapping baseball, daily, for the Post since 2019. Miraculously, he has finished in the black twice. But wait there's more. He showed his versatility by winning the Post's NFL Best Bet crown last year.
