San Diego Padres legend Randy Jones died at the age of 75, the team announced.
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The organization shared its grief and called Jones a cornerstone of the franchise, as per USA Today report. The cause of death was not released.
Who Was Randy Jones?
Jones was one of the greatest pitchers in Padres history. He won the Cy Young Award and entered the Padres Hall of Fame in 1999. His influence stayed strong long after his playing days.
Fans and players admired him for his kindness, his love for baseball, and his dedication to San Diego. The team said spending time with him was a joy and that he shaped the franchise for more than five decades.
Randy Jones Health
The team described Jones as a giant in its history. Leaders praised his work on the field and his commitment to the community. They also sent their sympathy to his wife, Marie, and the entire Jones family. They said he will be greatly missed.
Jones revealed in 2016 that doctors diagnosed him with throat cancer. He said the cancer developed from years of chewing tobacco during his career and smoking cigars later in life.