Orlando Cepeda, Giants legend and Baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda, who left an indelible stamp of excellence on two National League franchises during the 1960s, died Friday, the Giants announced. He was 86.
“Our beloved Orlando passed away peacefully at home this evening, listening to his favorite music and surrounded by his loved ones,” his wife, Nydia, said in a statement released by the Giants. “We take comfort that he is at peace.”
“We lost a true gentleman and legend,” Giants chairman Greg Johnson said. “Orlando was a great ambassador for the game throughout his playing career and beyond. He was one of the all-time great Giants and he will truly be missed. Our condolences go out to the Cepeda family for their tremendous loss and we extend our thoughts to Orlando’s teammates, his friends, and to all those touched by his passing.”
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He would have loved it.
rivalry will be a lasting memory for me.
Rest in Peace Orlando. 
my son in law’s birthday tomorrow. It’s all coming together.
Don Drysdale, Sandy Koufax, John Roseboro
Juan Marical, Willie McCovey and the late, great Willie Mays. 
Orlando played with many of the all time best.
Our MVP
