Duane Ward, star reliever on Blue Jays' 1990s championship teams, dies at 62
Two-time World Series champion and Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Duane Ward has died at age 62.
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Duane Ward, known for his tenure as a relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays during the 1990s, has died at age 62. His passing occurred following his travel to Toronto for a statue unveiling event.
The Toronto Sun reports that the news of his death has caused shock within the Blue Jays organization. Reports confirm the death occurred while Ward was in Toronto for a scheduled commemorative event.
Coverage does not yet specify a cause of death.
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Quick answers
Who was Duane Ward?
He was a professional baseball player known for his role as a relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays during their 1990s championship seasons.
How old was Duane Ward at the time of his death?
Duane Ward was 62 years old.
Why was Duane Ward in Toronto?
He had traveled to Toronto to attend a statue unveiling.
Coverage (9)
- Two-time World Series champion Duane Ward dies at 62 NBC News · 1d ago
- Duane Ward, relief hero of Blue Jays World Series champion teams, dies at 62 USA Today · 1d ago
- Duane Ward, Blue Jays World Series champion, dead at 62 after flying to Toronto for statue unveiling New York Post · 1d ago
- SIMMONS: Stunning death of Duane Ward has Blue Jays in shock Toronto Sun · 1d ago
- Ward, legendary Blue Jays reliever and two-time champion, dies at 62 MLB.com · 1d ago
- Duane Ward, record-setting Blue Jays reliever, dead at 62 The New York Times · 1d ago
- Duane Ward Passes Away MLB Trade Rumors · 1d ago
- Duane Ward, former Blue Jays pitcher, World Series champion, dies at 62 CBC · 1d ago
- Duane Ward, star reliever on Blue Jays' 1990s championship teams, dies at 62 ESPN · 1d ago
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