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Garret Anderson's son Trey's beatiful tribute for Angels icon, wife Teresa surfaces after sudden death
Garret Anderson, a Los Angeles Angels legend and World Series winner, died on Thursday following a medical emergency
Garret Anderson, a Los Angeles Angels legend and World Series winner, died on Thursday following a medical emergency at his home in Newport Beach, California, TMZ reported, citing sources. The Angels confirmed the 53-year-old's passing, saying that he will be honored thoughout the season, with team members wearing a memorial patch on jersies. A moment of silence will be held before Friday's game.
“The Angels organization is mourning the loss of one of our franchise’s most beloved icons, Garret Anderson,” said Angels owner Arte Moreno in a statement. “Garret was a cornerstone of our organization throughout his 15 seasons and his stoic presence in the outfield and our clubhouse elevated the Angels into an era of continued success, highlighted by the 2002 World Series championship.
"Garret will forever hold a special place in the hearts of Angels fans for his professionalism, class, and loyalty throughout his career and beyond. His admiration and respect for the game was immeasurable. We extend our deepest condolences to Garret’s wife Teresa, daughters Brianne and Bailey, son Garret ‘Trey’ Anderson III, and his entire family.”
Son paid emotional tribute
Back in June 2017, Garret ‘Trey’ Anderson III posted a photo with his father on social media. The two were at an MLB game. He also shared a family photo showing his mother, Garret's wife, Teresa and the Angels icon's daughters Brianna and Bailey.
Meanwhile, actor Tyrin Turner had announced Garret Anderson on Thursday. In an Instagram post, he wrote: “Garret Anderson jr….we was the dynamic duo in that outfield ….my life is changing in real time. Life is realllllllly short.”
World Series heroics
Anderson’s performance in the 2002 Fall Classic remains one of the defining chapters of his career. He delivered a crucial three-run double in Game 7 against the San Francisco Giants and played a key role throughout the series, including a game-tying RBI single in Game 2 and scoring the go-ahead run in Game 6.
“The story that people don’t really know about is, ‘Why would he throw you a fastball there?’” Anderson once said. “The first at-bat, he threw me a curveball, and I killed it in center field. There was a good catch in the outfield. So I knew he was coming fastball in that at-bat.”
“Garret played hard, he wanted to win,” then-Angels manager Mike Scioscia once said. “He's got that internal competitive nature that every great player has to have, and he was really the foundation of our championship run back in 2002 and for many other years. He just was a terrific talent and a terrific person.”
A Los Angeles native, Anderson spent 15 of his 17 MLB seasons with the Angels after being drafted in 1990. He became the franchise’s all-time leader in games played, hits, RBIs, doubles, total bases, extra-base hits and grand slams. Over his career, he recorded 2,529 hits and 287 home runs. He earned All-Star selections in 2002, 2003 and 2005, and won back-to-back Silver Slugger awards in 2002 and 2003.
After retiring in 2011, Anderson remained connected to the Angels as a broadcaster. Looking back on his career, he expressed gratitude for his time in the game. “It was truly a privilege to play this wonderful game.”
