Angels great Garret Anderson dead at 53

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Longtime Los Angeles Angels outfielder Garret Anderson died Thursday morning, the team announced. He was 53 years old.

A cause of death has not been announced.

“The Angels organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” said Angels owner Arte Moreno 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.”

In Anderson's honor, the team will wear a memorial patch on their jerseys beginning Friday when they start a six-game homestand. A moment of silence will take place and a special video tribute will air ahead of Friday's game against the San Diego Padres.

Anderson was a fourth-round draft pick by the Angels in 1990. He would make his MLB debut four years later and go on to become the franchise's all-time leader in games played (2,013), hits (2,368), RBI (1,292), doubles (489), total bases (3,743), extra-base hits (796) and grand slams (eight).

The Angels Hall of Famer would play 15 of his 17 MLB seasons with the franchise and was a member of the 2002 squad that won the World Series. Anderson was a key factor in the title win, going 9-for-32 with six RBI in the seven-game series against the San Francisco Giants. It was his three-run double in Game 7 that snapped a 1-1 tie en route to a 4-1 win.

The three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner was also the winner of the 2003 Home Run Derby and All-Star Game MVP.

One of his most memorable games was on Aug. 21, 2007 when he recorded 10 RBI against the New York Yankees. He's one of 16 players ever to have done so in a single game.

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