Orlando Cepeda, a legendary figure in baseball and a Hall of Famer, has passed away at the age of 86. Known as 'Cha-Cha' and 'The Baby Bull,' Cepeda had a remarkable career, hitting 379 home runs, batting .297, and making 11 All-Star teams over 17 seasons. He was unanimously selected as the NL Rookie of the Year in 1958 and was the 1967 MVP. Cepeda's death was announced by the San Francisco Giants, who held a moment of silence in his honor at Oracle Park. His passing comes shortly after the death of another Giants legend, Willie Mays. Cepeda, who had battled a series of ailments, was one of the early Puerto Rican stars in Major League Baseball and his legacy is deeply cherished by the baseball community.
Orlando Cepeda, the second Puerto Rican-born player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and one of the leading sluggers of his time, from the late 1950s to the early ’70s, died on Friday. He was 86. https://t.co/zdCftn81V2
On a night the San Francisco Giants mourned the loss of another Hall of Famer in Orlando Cepeda, they also put a pause on the Dodgers’ run of success against them — and in a dramatic walkoff fashion. https://t.co/4K4SLIaGBn
The San Francisco Giants and Cepeda's family announced his death Friday night, and a moment of silence was held at Oracle Park. https://t.co/y48ZwjIJnT
Orlando Cepeda, San Francisco Giants great and baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 86 https://t.co/somcIk1DRM
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed “Baby Bull” who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86. https://t.co/x2mxS7SqES
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed "Baby Bull" who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died at age 86. https://t.co/PvQM9NZrik
Tough month for true SF Giants fans. We've lost two legendary players...last week it was Willie Mays, and now Orlando Cepeda. God is putting together one heck of a line-up. RIP, Gentlemen.
Orlando Cepeda died Friday, HOFer, Cha Cha personality, '67 NL MVP. Felipe Alou, who talked to him recently, and Cepeda were last living Giants from their 1st season in San Fransisco in 1958. With Red Sox in '73, he and the Yankees' Ron Blomberg were 1st DHs, Opening Day,…
Orlando Cepeda, Hall Of Fame Slugger Nicknamed "Baby Bull," Dead At 86 https://t.co/TL4GdekNPn
Orlando Cepeda, the San Francisco Giants great who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died at 86. https://t.co/J5H3g4l3OF https://t.co/fLpD9Vo2TV
"To have it so close in proximity to Willie, it's kind of staggering." The Giants lost another legend today, Orlando Cepeda, in what has been a painful month for the organization (via @PavlovicNBCS) https://t.co/Aydc3zQcW2
Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda dies at age 86: Giants legend and 1967 MVP passes away just 10 days after his beloved teammate Willie Mays https://t.co/q7rKV2uzA9 https://t.co/CvNxdcOIV5
Breaking News: Orlando Cepeda, the baseball slugger known as the Baby Bull, is dead at 86. He was the second Puerto Rican native elected to the Hall of Fame. https://t.co/OKL7aXvxNB
Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda dies at 86 https://t.co/x0WRq5cbeN
Heartbreaking 💔 Loved Orlando Cepeda - Cha Cha the “Baby Bull” hero for #SFGiants fans, trailblazer for Latin players, role model and Giants Community Fund ambassador. He wore his MLB Hall of Fame success with sweetness and treated everyone like family. May he rest in peace.🕊️ https://t.co/6lBAvZNZFF
Orlando Cepeda, Giants legend and baseball Hall of Famer, dies at 86 By @Bruce_Jenkins1 https://t.co/wwqaios5Ry via @sfchronicle
Orlando Cepeda, Baseball Hall of Famer, dead at 86 https://t.co/hEyy9JUymq https://t.co/ivpLJPETvH
Orlando Cepeda, the San Francisco Giants legend nicknamed "Baby Bull" who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86. https://t.co/HKfRZY4DD6 https://t.co/HKfRZY4DD6
Orlando Cepeda, Hall of Famer and baseball’s ‘Baby Bull,’ dies at 86 https://t.co/k3yyz14174
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Orlando Cepeda, San Francisco Giants Hall of Famer, Dies at 86 https://t.co/m9lQgOWpCZ https://t.co/0fEhN8fdGC
Orlando Cepeda, one of the San Francisco Giants’ most cherished and lovable players whose statue has greeted fans outside Oracle Park since 2008, died on Friday after a long battle with a series of ailments. He was 86. https://t.co/9KMYZQ4mrz
Giants broadcast honors Orlando Cepeda after announcing his passing https://t.co/kCKTgNk6Nx
Orlando Cepeda dies at 86: Former Rookie of the Year, MVP for Giants, Cardinals among greatest Latin players https://t.co/poR0r8rHHX
Orlando Cepeda, slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed 'Baby Bull,' has died at 86 https://t.co/Sn4f2yupwu
Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has passed away at the age of 86, the MLB has announced. https://t.co/DIL5TYkbwA
Statement from the #SFGiants on the passing of Orlando Cepeda: https://t.co/cjB7BK27PY
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging first baseman nicknamed "Baby Bull" who became a Hall of Famer among the early Puerto Ricans to star in the major leagues, has died. He was 86. https://t.co/MBT9eChsBS
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed "Baby Bull," dies at 86 https://t.co/wIHIzLpeRr
Heavy heart with the news of Giants HOF’er Orlando Cepeda passing this evening. I adored Orlando and his family. He was the kindest man and ALWAYS happy. Baby Bull - you will be so missed and forever cherished.🧡🖤 https://t.co/S2H6qnhHz2
Orlando Cepeda, the slugging Hall of Fame first baseman nicknamed 'Baby Bull,' dies at 86 https://t.co/qsea1lkstp
San Francisco Giants baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has died, the team and his family announced Friday. He was 86. https://t.co/KiA0eRLTLa
Giants great and baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda has died, the team announced. https://t.co/nCfaNjRBfo
Oracle Park holds a moment of silence in remembrance of Giants legend Orlando Cepeda 🧡🖤 https://t.co/PrYnaCMJzx
Orlando Cepeda, San Francisco Giants legend, dies at 86 https://t.co/2sKk4gIVWh
Baseball legend Orlando Cepeda, who was known as 'the Baby Bull,' has died at 86 https://t.co/yEgmDATJ95
SF Giants lose another legend: Orlando Cepeda dead at 86 https://t.co/U08VUfa9rH
Orlando Cepeda passed away today at the age of 86, the Giants announced. Rest in peace to a legend. 🧡 https://t.co/VCXMTCq5Fi
The Designated Hitter Turns 50: Remembering Orlando Cepeda https://t.co/pifJNlqPrj
Orlando Cepeda / Red Sox https://t.co/wmhd6C7okV
Dave Flemming and Mike Krukow announce the passing of another legendary Giant, Orlando Cepeda. "It just pains me to have to pass along more really sad news. What a tough time it is for our Giants." "It hurts to lose him. He was such a gentle soul. He was such a good man." https://t.co/7CQpCJEcI0
God bless Orlando Cepeda. The Pride of Ponce, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷. Hall of Famer. #ForeverGiant. A beautiful man who overcame so much, loved so much, did so much. He was hilarious, big-hearted, so special. RIP to a real one. https://t.co/IyYgGJuBZc
Flem and Kruk remember Giants legend Orlando Cepeda, who died today at age 86 https://t.co/YRp1orZvRX
Giants legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda, known as the "Baby Bull," died Friday at the age of 86 (via @PavlovicNBCS) https://t.co/U8AJYa26xQ https://t.co/nAmaDETy0f
Orlando Cepeda too? 😢💔 R.I.P. Man... this is a sucky year for legendary Giants players. #SFGiants 🥃⚾️ . https://t.co/202wSi7lWa
MLB mourns the passing of Hall of Famer Orlando Cepeda at the age of 86. Known as “Cha-Cha” and “The Baby Bull,” Cepeda slugged 379 home runs, batted .297, and made 11 All-Star teams over 17 seasons. He was unanimously selected as the NL Rookie of the Year in 1958 with the… https://t.co/9ne5NDkHfP
Terrible news. The great Orlando Cepeda has died. Moment of silence by the Giants at Oracle Park. https://t.co/1lxZJxjlbe
#Giants announce that Orlando Cepeda has died at the age of 86. They have a moment of silence for him before sixth inning.
The Hall of Fame remembers Orlando Cepeda. https://t.co/CNaH999nS8 https://t.co/AQmpNhgx5P
The Giants just announced that Orlando Cepeda died at 86. Moment of silence here at Oracle Park.
The #SFGiants are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Hall-of-Famer and #ForeverGiant, Orlando Cepeda https://t.co/KVB9AwjAPB