Duane Ward, former Braves pitcher and Blue Jays All-Star, dies at 62

Duane Ward, a former pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and an All-Star reliever for the Toronto Blue Jays, has died at the age of 62. Ward passed away in Toronto while attending a reunion celebrating the Blue Jays' 1992 and 1993 World Series champion teams. His death was confirmed by the Blue Jays, who expressed profound sadness over the loss. Drafted by the Braves in 1982, Ward later developed into one of the top closers in baseball after being traded to Toronto, where he played a key role in two World Series victories. His impact on the game extends across both franchises he represented.

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