Tom Nieto, a World Series winner in 1987 with the Minnesota Twins, has died suddenly at the age of 65.
The Twins announced the news on social media on Monday afternoon following an announcement from his sister on social media, who said he died of a heart attack.
‘On Friday March 27th, my brother Tom passed on after a heart attack, leaving cherished memories in Florida with his family’ she wrote. ‘His strength and resilience will continue to inspire us all.’
Nieto played in the 1985 World Series with St. Louis Cardinals, losing 4-3 to the Kansas City Royals despite his team taking a 2-0 lead.
Two years later, with the Twins, Nieto was on the winning side when they defeated the Cardinals 4-3.
‘The Twins organization mourns the loss of 1987 World Series champion, Tom Nieto. Our thoughts are with the Nieto family in their time of grieving,’ the team said in a statement on Monday.
Tom Nieto, a World Series winner in 1987 with the Minnesota Twins, has died suddenly
As a coach, Nieto was best known for his work in New York. He spent seven years with the Yankees from 1995-2002 and three years with the Mets from 2005.
Under manager Willie Randolph at the Mets, Nieto worked as catching instructor and later as first base coach.
Nieto also played for the Montreal Expos and Philadelphia Phillies across the course of his career.
The Twins traded for him and brought him to Minnesota from the Expos, where he played 41 games for the team in their World Series-winning season.
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