Juan Vené, legendary baseball writer, dies at 97 in Miami

Juan Vené, a prominent Venezuelan baseball journalist, passed away on September 15 in Miami at the age of 97. His career spanned nearly nine decades, during which he covered every World Series from 1960 to 2005. Vené is best known for his column 'Juan Vené en la Pelota,' which became a staple in Latin American sports media. His influence extended beyond reporting as he became a respected historian and commentator in the baseball community. Vené's final column published just weeks before his death, reflected on a notable on-field incident from the past.

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