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

The Puerto Rico native became a 1970 All-Star then spent decades shaping players as a coach.

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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

  • Major League Baseball announced his death on Monday, with confirmations also reported by family friend Jossie Alvarado and the Puerto Rico Baseball Federation.
  • Local outlet El Nuevo Día reported authorities said he suffered a sudden medical incident that caused his immediate death while he was away from his residence.
  • He played parts of 15 MLB seasons from 1964 to 1978, notably with the Angels and Yankees, earned a 1970 All-Star nod, and totaled 227 stolen bases.
  • After retiring as a player, he coached in the majors with the Padres, Cubs, Rockies and Mets, and managed in Puerto Rico’s winter league and for the national team.
  • He was the father of six-time All-Star Sandy Alomar Jr. and Hall of Famer Roberto Alomar, and was honored in statements from MLB, the Yankees and the MLBPA.