Giants Celebrate Orlando Cepeda's Legacy in Emotional Ceremony

The tribute at Oracle Park featured heartfelt speeches, music, and a letter from Willie Mays honoring Cepeda's impact on baseball and the community.

Giants luminaries and family gathered at Oracle Park to honor Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda, who passed away on June 28 at age 86.
Willie Mays' touching letter, read by emcee Mike Krukow, highlighted a 70-year friendship and Cepeda's influence on and off the field.
Speakers included former teammates Juan Marichal and Dusty Baker, who praised Cepeda's generosity, kindness, and joy for the game.
The ceremony coincided with Roberto Clemente Day and Fiesta Gigantes, celebrating the contributions of Latin American players to baseball.
Cepeda's four sons threw out ceremonial first pitches, while his grandchildren called out 'Play ball' before the Giants' game against the Padres.