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Daily Mail
3 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Mets hero and two-time World Series winner Ron Taylor dies at 87
New York Mets hero and two-time World Series champion Ron Taylor passed away on Monday at age 87 in Toronto after a lengthy illness, the team announced. Taylor made his Major League Baseball debut with the Cleveland Indians in 1962 before joining the St. Louis Cardinals the next year. It was with the Cardinals in 1964 that he won his first World Series. Yet, Taylor was best known for his time with the Mets. Taylor played for the Mets from 1967 through 1971, including his infamous run in 1969, which helped the Queens franchise win the World Series. In 1969, Taylor led the Mets with 59 appearances and had 13 saves. He had a 9–4 record and a 2.72 earned-run average. 'Ron was the only guy on our staff with postseason experience,' said former Met Art Shamsky via news release. 'He had won a championship with the Cardinals in 1964 and brought a winning mentality. We don't win the title without Ron Taylor.' Taylor ended his playing career in 1972 after the Mets sold his contract to the Montreal Expos, who did not use him in a game. He made his final few appearances for the San Diego Padres before retiring for good. Taylor was on the Toronto Blue Jays medical staff from 1977 until his retirement in 2014. On staff with the Blue Jays, albeit not in the dugout, Toronto won the 1992 and 1993 World Series titles.
New York Times
4 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Ron Taylor, pitcher who won two World Series with Mets and Cardinals, dies at 87
Dr. Ron Taylor, a two-time World Series champion who turned to medicine after ending his 11-season baseball career, died Monday at age 87. A right-handed pitcher who was primarily a reliever, Taylor began his career with the Cleveland Indians in 1962, pitching 11 scoreless innings against the Boston Red Sox in his debut. He would play for four other clubs during his time in the big leagues, making his longest stops with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1963 to 1965, and the New York Mets from 1967 to 1971. Taylor won the World Series with both teams. We are saddened to learn of the passing of 1969 World Series Champion Ron — New York Mets (@Mets) June 16, 2025 While not a statistical giant, Taylor's career included numerous clutch performances that helped his teams bring home championship rings. He remains the only Canadian to win the World Series with multiple teams, according to the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame. His first title came in 1964 with the St. Louis Cardinals, who clawed their way into the World Series in the regular season's final two weeks. Taylor recorded eight wins and eight saves that season, and the Cardinals would knock out the New York Yankees in the World Series in seven games. Advertisement He also made crucial saves for the 1969 Miracle Mets. One year prior, the Mets had gone 73-89 and finished second-to-last in the National League. But Taylor helped break the slump, leading the team with 59 appearances and 13 saves. The Mets, an expansion franchise in its seventh year at the time, went on to win their first World Series in a historic 4-1 upset over a Baltimore Orioles team that went 109-53 that season. In a statement memorializing him, the Mets attributed Taylor's death to a 'lengthy illness' but did not specify a cause. The team called him an 'unsung hero' of their first title run. Taylor built a successful medical career after he retired from baseball in 1972. He received his medical degree from the University of Toronto, his alma mater, in 1977, and joined his hometown Toronto Blue Jays as a physician two years later. The Toronto Blue Jays are saddened to learn of the passing of long-time team doctor and former Major League Baseball player, Ron Taylor. Known to many as Dr. Baseball, the Toronto native won four World Series Championships during his illustrious career, including two with the… — Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) June 16, 2025 For more than 30 years, Taylor treated the team while also running his private practice in the city. He retired from medicine in 2014, though the Blue Jays still listed him as Physician Emeritus until his death. The Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame inducted Taylor in 1985, and he entered Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1993. (Top photo of Ron Taylor, right, receiving a key to the city from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2019 as part of the Mets' 1969 50th Anniversary Celebration: Michael Karas / via Imagn Images)
Time of India
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Ron Taylor cause of death: How the former member of Mets' 1969 World Series team passed away?
Ron Taylor, World Series Champion Turned Team Doctor, Passes Away at 87 (Michael Karas/ Ron Taylor, a two-time World Series champion and one of the key relievers behind the New York Mets' unforgettable 1969 title run, passed away on Monday at the age of 87 after a prolonged illness. Known for his poise under pressure and dedication to excellence, Taylor's contributions extended far beyond the mound. Dr. Ron Taylor died Monday at age 87 in Toronto after a lengthy illness During his 11-year MLB career, Taylor wore the jerseys of five different teams—Cleveland, St. Louis, Houston, New York, and San Diego. It was with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1964 that he first experienced championship glory. But his most iconic moment came in 1969 with the "Miracle Mets." Taylor was a steady presence in the Mets' bullpen from 1967 to 1971, posting a 3.04 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, and securing 50 saves over 269 games. In the 1969 season, his performance peaked. He led the team with 59 appearances, recording 13 saves and a 2.72 ERA. One of his defining moments came in Game 2 of the World Series against the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles. With two runners on base, Taylor coolly retired Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson, sealing a critical 2-1 win for New York. 'Ron was the only guy on our staff with postseason experience,' teammate Art Shamsky reflected in a statement issued by the Mets. 'He had won a championship with the Cardinals in 1964 and brought a winning mentality. We don't win the title without Ron Taylor.' After his retirement from baseball, Taylor chose a path rarely taken by professional athletes. He returned to Canada and enrolled in medical school at the University of Toronto, earning his degree in 1977. By 1979, he found his way back into baseball—this time as the Toronto Blue Jays' team physician, a position he held for more than three decades. Taylor's legacy was celebrated with his induction into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985. He later became part of two more World Series-winning teams as a physician during the Blue Jays' back-to-back titles in 1992 and 1993. Ron Taylor's life was a rare blend of athletic excellence and medical service—a legacy that leaves a lasting mark both on and off the field. Also Read: MLB reveals first All-Star vote results with Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani dominating early fan support
Winnipeg Free Press
6 hours ago
- Health
- Winnipeg Free Press
Dr. Ron Taylor, a 2-time World Series winner and former Blue Jays team physician, dies at 87
NEW YORK (AP) — Dr. Ron Taylor, a World Series champion pitcher with both the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets who later became the Toronto Blue Jays' team physician, died Monday. He was 87. Taylor died in Toronto after a long illness, the Mets said in a statement. A native of Toronto and a member of the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame, Taylor was part of the 1964 Cardinals' and 1969 Mets' championship teams. The right-hander pitched for the Mets from 1967-71. In 1969, he led the Miracle Mets with 59 appearances and 13 saves to go with a 9-4 record and 2.72 ERA. 'Ron was the only guy on our staff with postseason experience,' former Mets teammate Art Shamsky said. 'He had won a championship with the Cardinals in 1964 and brought a winning mentality. We don't win the title without Ron Taylor.' Taylor pitched 2 1/3 scoreless innings in the 1969 World Series and saved a 2-1 victory in Game 2 against Baltimore when he retired Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson with two runners on in the bottom of the ninth. Against Atlanta in the 1969 National League Championship Series, Taylor saved Game 1 and earned the win in Game 2. Taylor's big league career spanned 11 seasons, beginning with Cleveland in 1962 and ending with San Diego in 1972. He also pitched for Houston from 1965-66 and finished 45-43 with a 3.93 ERA and 74 saves in 491 games, including 17 starts. After baseball he enrolled in medical school and spent about three decades as the Blue Jays' team physician. ___ AP MLB:
New York Post
6 hours ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Ron Taylor, one of the ‘unsung heroes' on 1969 Mets and ex-Blue Jays team doctor, dead at 87
Access the Mets beat like never before Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Mike Puma about the inside buzz on the Mets. Try it free Ron Taylor, a relief pitcher who helped the Mets win the 1969 World Series and went on to become the Blue Jays team physician for three decades, died Monday following a lengthy illness, the Mets announced. He was 87 years old. Advertisement Taylor recorded a save in Game 2 of the 1969 World Series while pitching 2 ¹/₃ scoreless innings in that series against the Orioles five years after winning a title with the Cardinals, and the Mets, in a news release, described him as 'one of the unsung heroes' of that championship run. 'Ron was the only guy on our staff with postseason experience,' Art Shamsky, one of Taylor's former teammates and a member of the 1969 World Series roster, said in the release. 'He had won a championship with the Cardinals in 1964 and brought a winning mentality. We don't win the title without Ron Taylor.' 3 Ron Taylor (r.) is pictured with catcher Jerry Grote (l.) in August 1969. New York Post Advertisement Taylor, who also earned a save and win in Games 1 and 2 of the 1969 NLCS, respectively, pitched for five teams across an 11-year career, landing with the Mets following stints with Cleveland, the Cardinals and the Astros. He appeared in 59 games during the 1969 regular season, collecting a 2.72 ERA and recording 13 saves. 3 Ron Taylor (42) is pictured in June 2019 at a ceremony honoring the Mets' 1969 World Series team. Paul J. Bereswill Following five seasons in Queens, Taylor ended his career with the Padres in 1972 — finishing with a 3.93 ERA across 491 career appearances. Advertisement Near the end of his career, Taylor was inspired by a trip to Vietnam on a USO tour that sparked his interest in medicine after meeting — and becoming friends with — doctors, he told former Post reporter Kevin Kernan in 2009, and it led to him pursuing a medical degree at the University of Toronto. 3 Ron Taylor (l.) shakes hands with Tom Seaver (41) during a ceremony for the 40th anniversary of the Mets' 1969 World Series title. Getty Images He then became the Blue Jays team physician for more than three decades starting in 1979, and Taylor was on staff for Toronto's World Series titles in 1992 and 1993. Advertisement 'The Toronto Blue Jays are saddened to learn of the passing of long-time team doctor and former Major League Baseball player, Ron Taylor,' the Blue Jays said in a statement on X. 'Known to many as Dr. Baseball, the Toronto native won four World Series Championships during his illustrious career, including two with the Blue Jays in 1992 and 1993. His impact on the game, in the community, and on our organization will be remembered forever. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.' Taylor was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985 and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame in 1993, and he returned to Mets games on multiple occasions over the past 16 years for ceremonies honoring the 1969 World Series-winning team. 'It's given me a whole new life,' Taylor, in 2009, told Kernan of his medical career with the Blue Jays. 'I feel very fortunate because every career I've had, from engineering into major league baseball into medicine, I've just loved what I was doing.'
