Remembering Willie Hernandez: The Legendary Tigers Closer and 1984 MVP Dies at 69
Former Detroit Tigers relief pitcher Willie Hernández, who won the American League MVP award, AL Cy Young award, and the World Series championship in 1984, has passed away at the age of 69. Hernández, who suffered from heart conditions, died at his home in Sebring, Florida. He is remembered as one of the few players to win the MVP, Cy Young, and World Series in the same season. Hernández spent most of his career with the Tigers and was a key contributor to their 1984 championship run.