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Al Ferrara, two-time World Series champion with the Dodgers, dies at the age of 84
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Al Ferrara, two-time World Series champion with the Dodgers, dies at the age of 84

Former outfielder Al “The Bull” Ferrara died Friday. Los Angeles Dodgers announced. He was 84 years old.

Ferrara was part of the Dodgers’ world championship teams in 1963 and 1965 and also managed to hit a combined 27 homers over two seasons. San Diego Padres From 1969 to 1971.

“We are saddened to hear the news today of Al Ferrara’s passing,” said Stan Kasten, Dodgers president and CEO. “Al was not only a memorable player for the Dodgers in the 1960s, but he also tirelessly supported the efforts of the Dodgers community and was one of our most committed alumni supporters. We offer our condolences to his family.”

Ferrara was named the Dodgers’ MVP in 1967, batting .277 with 16 homers and 50 RBIs in 122 games.

Following the 1968 season, Ferrara was selected by the Padres in the expansion draft and became the franchise’s top left fielder in his first two seasons. He batted .260 with 14 homers and 56 RBIs in 1969 and hit .277 with 13 homers and 51 RBIs in 1970. He played 138 matches in both seasons.

Padres traded Ferrara Cincinnati Reds In May 1971 Ferrara retired after the season.

A native of Brooklyn, New York, Ferrara batted .259 with 51 homers and 198 RBIs in 574 games with the Dodgers (1963, 1965 to 1968), Padres (1969 to ’71) and Reds.

Throughout her acting career, Ferrara has made guest appearances on popular TV series such as “Gilligan’s Island” and “Batman.”

Ferrara had served as the Dodgers’ alumni ambassador since 2009 and continued to appear with the organization this year.

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