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Astros: Don Larsen Yankees legend and former pitcher for the Colt .45s dies

Don Larsen‘s representative Andrew Levy announced Wednesday that Don Larsen has died after suffering from esophageal cancer at the age of 90 years old in Hayden, Idaho. Larsen had a storied career that spanned over 14 seasons in the Major Leagues.

“The world is less ‘perfect’ today. Don Larsen, the only man to pitch a perfect game in World Series history, is gone. Goodbye, my friend. We will miss you!” Levy told the Associated Press

Along with the Yankees and Colt .45s, Larsen played for seven different teams in his career including the St.