Orlando Cepeda, one of baseball's most feared hitters in the 1950s and 1960s, died at 86. A beloved Giants player, he had an exuberant style of play and won Rookie of the Year in 1958.
Cepeda led the NL in home runs and RBIs in 1961, part of a formidable Giants lineup with stars like Willie Mays and Willie McCovey.
Cepeda's popularity upon the Giants' move to San Francisco from New York was immense, captivating fans with his flamboyant playing style.
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