Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Famer nicknamed 'Baby Bull,' dies at 86
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Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman, known as the Baby Bull, and a trailblazing Puerto Rican star in the Major Leagues, passed away at the age of 86, leaving behind a significant impact on the baseball world.
Cepeda, one of the first Puerto Rican stars in the majors and Boston's first designated hitter, was hospitalized in February 2018 after a cardiac event, but his love for baseball endured, helping him earn his Hall of Fame induction.
His death, closely following that of fellow Giants legend, Willie Mays, brought sadness to the baseball community, with Giants manager Bob Melvin acknowledging the loss of another beloved personality.
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