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Former 2-time World Series champion Dodger Al Ferrara dies at 84 – Orange County Register
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Former 2-time World Series champion Dodger Al Ferrara dies at 84 – Orange County Register

Former Dodgers outfielder Al “The Bull” Ferrara died Friday, the team announced. He was 84 years old.

Ferrara was part of the Dodgers’ World Series championship teams in 1963 and 1965 and also hit 27 home runs over two seasons with the San Diego Padres from 1969-71.

“We are saddened to hear the news today of Al Ferrara’s passing,” Dodgers president and CEO Stan Kasten said in a statement. “Not only was Al a memorable player for the Dodgers in the 1960s, 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.

The Padres traded Ferrara to the Cincinnati Reds in May 1971, and he retired after that season.