Former MLB All-Star Sandy Alomar Sr dead at 81 after distinguished playing, coaching career

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Ex-MLB All-Star Sandy Alomar Sr., who spent 15 seasons playing in the league while also coaching and managing the Puerto Rican national team, has died at 81. 

Alomar played for six teams during his MLB tenure, and many of them, including the New York Yankees, mourned the loss of one of their own. 

"The Yankees mourn the passing of Sandy Alomar Sr. and extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and loved ones."

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New York Mets bench coach Sandy Alomar Sr. outside the dugout prior to the game against the San Francisco Giants at AT&T Park on May 16, 2009, in San Francisco, California.  (Michael Zagaris/Getty Images)

The Cleveland Guardians also noted they were informed of Alomar’s death by his family. Sandy Alomar Jr. is part of Cleveland’s staff, while also having played for his father in winter ball and minor league ball alongside his Hall of Fame brother, Roberto Alomar. 

"Our thoughts are with the Alomar family today as the baseball community mourns his passing," the Guardians wrote on social media. 

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Alomar Sr. began his big league career with the Milwaukee Braves in 1964, playing 19 games for the franchise that season. He was with the team during its relocation to Atlanta before playing for the New York Mets. 

Roberto Alomar and Sandy Alomar Sr. of the San Diego Padres and Sandy Alomar Jr. of the Cleveland Indians