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    Angels legend Garret Anderson dies at 53
    • April 17, 2026

    Garret Anderson, who played 15 seasons for the Angels and finished as one of the all-time greats in franchise history, has died at the age of 53.

    No cause of death has been announced.

    “The Angels organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” Angels owner Arte Moreno said in a statement. “Garret was a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons and his stoic presence in the outfield and our clubhouse elevated the Angels into an era of continued success, highlighted by the 2002 World Series championship.

    “Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond. His admiration and respect for the game was immeasurable. We extend our deepest condolences to Garret’s wife Teresa, daughters Brianne and Bailey, son Garret ‘Trey’ Anderson III, and his entire family.”

    The three-time All-Star outfielder, who played 17 Major League seasons, is the Angels’ leader in games played (2,013), hits (2,368), runs batted in (1,292), doubles (489), total bases (3,743), extra-base hits (796) and grand slams (eight).

    The Angels drafted Anderson out of Kennedy High in Granada Hills, where he was a three-sport star, in the fourth round of the 1990 MLB draft. Anderson made his major-league debut July 27, 1994.

    Anderson was key member of the Angels’ 2022 World Series championship team, with his three-run double in the third inning of Game 7 against the San Francisco Giants winding up to be the series-winning hit. It is still the Angels’ only World Series title since the franchise began in 1961.

    In that 2022 season, Anderson finished fourth in the American League Most Valuable Player voting with a .306 batting average, 29 home runs and 123 RBIs.

    Anderson played the last two seasons of his career with the Atlanta Braves and Dodgers before retiring after the 2010 season.

    More to come on this story.

    ​ Orange County Register 

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