San Francisco Giants legend Orlando Cepeda dies at the age of 86

The San Francisco Giants have lost another all-time great with the death of Willie Mays on June 18, 2024.

Orlando Cepeda, who played for the Giants from 1958 to 1966, has died at the age of 86.

A Hall of Fame member, MVP and 11-time All-Star, Cepeda is one of the most decorated players in San Francisco history.

Although he did not finish his 17-year career with the team, he is considered a legend among Giants fans. Cepeda’s Hall of Fame plaque shows him in a San Francisco uniform.

During his career, he posted a slash average of .297/.350/.499 with 379 home runs. He finished his career with 2,351 hits and 1,365 RBIs.

Cepeda moved to the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1966 season. With the Cardinals, he won the 1967 World Series and was voted MVP for the first and only time that year.

Carlos Baerga announced the death on Friday evening.

“My people, I am very sad. I just learned that one of our legends, Orlando Cepeda, has died. God bless him.”

The Giants also posted something about Baerga and said they were deeply saddened by the death of the former star player.

San Francisco observed a moment of silence during the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Rest in peace, one of the best to ever wear a Giants uniform.