Garret Anderson, who helped lead Angels to their lone World Series title, dead at 53

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The Los Angeles Angels announced that their former star outfielder Garret Anderson has died at the age of 53.

A three-time All-Star, Anderson is in the conversation for the greatest Angel in franchise history, nearing the top of the leaderboard in many stats.

"Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond," the team said in a social media post. "We extend our heartfelt condolences to the entire Anderson family."

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Former Los Angeles Angels player Garret Anderson acknowledges spectators before his induction into the Angels Hall of Fame at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on Aug. 20, 2016. (Gary A. Vasquez/USA TODAY Sports)

Anderson made his MLB debut with the California Angels in 1994 and finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting the following season. He earned his first All-Star nod in 2002, the same year as the Angels' lone title.

From 2002 to 2005, Anderson was named to all three of his All-Star Games, leading the majors with 56 doubles in 2002 and the American League in that same category with 49. That 2002 season was his best, as he hit .304 with an .871 OPS to finish fourth in the AL MVP vote behind Miguel Tejada, Alex Rodriguez, and Alfonso Soriano.

Anaheim Angels Garret Anderson hits a three-run double against the San Francisco Giants in the third inning of Game Seven of the World Series in Anaheim, California, on Oct. 27, 2002. (Jeff Haynes/AFP)

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Anderson stayed