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Orlando Cepeda making 'major' progress in heart recovery

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SAN FRANCISCO -- Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has made significant progress from a heart problem that left him in critical condition last week.

The family said Monday the 80-year-old former slugger is "showing major signs of improvement." The family thanked all the well-wishers in a statement released by the San Francisco Giants.

Cepeda has been a regular at San Francisco home games. He played first base during his 17 seasons in the majors, beginning with the Giants. He also played for St.