Padres Legend Randy Jones
Useless at 75
‘Cornerstone of Our Franchise’
Revealed
San Diego Padres legend Randy “Junkman” Jones — the primary pitcher from the group to win the Cy Younger Award — handed away on Tuesday. He was 75.
The Padres introduced Jones’ loss of life on Wednesday, mourning the left-handed pitcher who was the “cornerstone of our franchise for over 5 many years.”
“Randy was dedicated to San Diego, the Padres, and his household,” the workforce stated. “He was a large in our lives and our franchise historical past.”
The reason for loss of life has not been disclosed.
Jones started his Main League profession with San Diego in 1973 … and went on to earn two All-Star nods, the 1976 N.L. Cy Younger Award, amongst different accolades.
Jones — who recorded 735 profession strikeouts — was honored by the franchise after he hung up his spikes. In 1997, his No. 35 jersey was retired. Two years later, he was inducted into the inaugural class of the Padres Corridor of Fame.
Randy additionally pitched for the New York Mets in 1981 … after which went on to educate, working with younger gamers, together with Barry Zito.
“We prolong our heartfelt sympathy to his spouse, Marie, and all the Jones household throughout this troublesome time,” the Pirates stated. “RJ will probably be drastically missed.”
RIP
