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Willie Hernández Dies at 69; Former MLB Pitcher Won Cy Young, MVP, WS in 1984

Bleacher Report | November 21, 2023

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Former American League MVP and Cy Young winner Willie Hernández has died at the age of 69.

The Detroit Tigers, one of Hernández's former teams, issued a statement about the three-time All-Star on Tuesday.

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Forever a champion.<br> <br>Our thoughts are with the family, friends and teammates of former Tigers reliever Guillermo "Willie" Hernández. <a href="https://t.co/ccsblKuTJp">pic.twitter.com/ccsblKuTJp</a>

An official cause of death hasn't been announced. He did have heart problems several years ago that resulted in him having a pacemaker installed.

"I passed away putting a pacemaker into my heart and I wake up later on," Hernández told reporters after throwing out the first pitch at the Tigers' home opener in 2019.

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