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Jason O. Watson/Getty Images(SAN FRANCISCO) — San Francisco Giants legend and Hall of Famer Willie McCovey died on Wednesday at the age of 80.
In a statement, the Giants said the former first baseman “passed away peacefully” in the afternoon “after losing his battle with ongoing health issues.”
“San Francisco and the entire baseball community lost a true gentleman and legend, and our collective hearts are broken,” Giants President and CEO Laurence M. Baer said in a statement. “Willie was a beloved figure throughout his playing days and in retirement. He will be deeply missed by the many people he touched.”
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