Garret Anderson: Angels Legend Passes at 53

0:00It's April 17th. This is Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI. Garrett Anderson, the Angels All-Time Hits King and Hero of their only World Series win, has passed away at 53. The former outfielder put up monster numbers over his career, cementing his spot as a franchise legend. He broke into the league with the California Angels back in 1994 and stuck around for 15 straight seasons. As a three-time All-Star, he owned the team records for games played, RBI's, total bases, doubles, and extra base hits. Fans and players are feeling the loss hard. Anderson wasn't just that, he was the heart of those championship runs, delivering in the clutch when it mattered most. The Angels broke the news Friday morning, but didn't share details on the cause or where it happened. They're honoring him with a memorial patch on their jerseys, all season, featuring his initials. Before facing the San Diego Padres tonight, the team plans a moment of silence to celebrate a career that still echoes in the Halo stands.