The Toronto Blue Jays released a statement regarding their long-time team doctor Ron Taylor. Unfortunately the former MLB pitcher passed away at 87 years old. He impacted the game as both a pitcher and a doctor and contributed to the wins of multiple world championships.

The New York Mets say World Series winner and former Toronto Blue Jays team physician Dr. Ron Taylor has died. He was 87.

Ron Taylor, a relief pitcher who helped the Mets win the 1969 World Series and became the Blue Jays’ team physician for three decades, died Monday.