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.
- Intelligence Anchor: Duane Ward, star reliever on Blue Jays' 1990s championship teams, dies at 62
- Core Takeaway: Two-time World Series champion and Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Duane Ward has died at age 62.
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- Two-time World Series champion Duane Ward dies at 62 NBC News · 95d ago
- Duane Ward, relief hero of Blue Jays World Series champion teams, dies at 62 USA Today · 95d ago
- Duane Ward, Blue Jays World Series champion, dead at 62 after flying to Toronto for statue unveiling New York Post · 95d ago
- SIMMONS: Stunning death of Duane Ward has Blue Jays in shock Toronto Sun · 95d ago
- Ward, legendary Blue Jays reliever and two-time champion, dies at 62 MLB.com · 95d ago
- Duane Ward, record-setting Blue Jays reliever, dead at 62 The New York Times · 95d ago
- Duane Ward Passes Away MLB Trade Rumors · 95d ago
- Duane Ward, former Blue Jays pitcher, World Series champion, dies at 62 CBC · 95d ago
- Duane Ward, star reliever on Blue Jays' 1990s championship teams, dies at 62 ESPN · 95d ago
What happened
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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Questions people are asking
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.
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