Legendary Toronto Blue Jays reliever Duane Ward dead at 62
Duane Ward, a legendary relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays, has passed away at the age of 62. Ward was a key figure in the team's back-to-back World Series championships in 1992 and 1993.
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Ward was a pivotal player in Canadian sports history and a celebrated member of the Blue Jays' most successful era.
Duane Ward, one of the most accomplished and beloved relievers in Toronto Blue Jays history, has died at age 62, the team announced Sunday.
Ward passed away of natural causes in Toronto, the team said.
He had travelled to the city on Friday alongside his teammates from the 1992 and 1993 World Series championship teams, but was absent from Saturday’s pre-game ceremony for the unveiling of the franchise’s newest statue .
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