Former pitcher Willie Hernández, a stalwart reliever for the Tigers during their 1980s glory days, died Monday, Detroit announced Tuesday afternoon. He was 69.
"The Tigers are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Willie Hernández," the team said in a statement on social media. "Hernández was a key member of the Tigers 1984 World Series championship team... Our thoughts are with the Hernández family, his friends, and teammates."
Hernández pitched 13 years in the major leagues—seven with the Cubs, one with the Phillies after a midseason trade, and six with the Tigers.
