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Sandy Alomar Sr., All-Star Infielder and Influential Coach, Dies at 81

Officials in Puerto Rico confirmed the death of the former All-Star at 81.

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MIAMI - MARCH 31: Third base coach Sandy Alomar Sr. #2 of the New York Mets wears a protective helmet, mandated by MLB to be worn by base coaches, as his team takes on the Florida Marlins on opening day at Dolphin Stadium on March 31, 2008 in Miami, Florida. The Mets defeated the Marlins 7-2. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Puerto Rican baseball authorities announced his passing on Monday, with confirmation from the Puerto Rico Baseball Federation.
  • Alomar played 15 major-league seasons from 1964 to 1978, suiting up for the Angels, Yankees, White Sox, Expos, Rangers and Mets.
  • He made the 1970 American League All-Star team with the Angels and played all 162 games that season.
  • Known for durability, he logged a 648-game consecutive appearance streak from 1969 until a broken leg ended it in September 1973, earning the nickname “The Iron Pony.”
  • After retiring, he coached in MLB with the Padres, Cubs, Rockies and Mets and managed in Puerto Rico’s winter league, and he was the father of Sandy Alomar Jr. and Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar.