Pitcher Known as “One
Tough Dominican” Loved By Fans for His Talent & Passion
ST.
LOUIS, September 8, 2015 –
The St. Louis Cardinals offered condolences to the family of Joaquin Andujar,
who passed away earlier today in his native Dominican Republic.
“We
are deeply saddened by the loss of one of the best pitchers in Cardinals
history,” Cardinals Chairman Bill DeWitt Jr. said. “Joaquin Andujar was ‘One
Tough Dominican’ who endeared himself to Cardinals fans not only with his great
talent, but also with his unrivaled passion for the game. Our thoughts and
prayers are with his family, his friends and his teammates today.”
Andujar,
62, was a two-time All-Star during his five seasons (1981-85) with the
Cardinals, posting 20-win seasons in both 1984 and 1985 while leading the
National League in wins in 1984.
Andujar,
whose career also included stints with Houston and Oakland in addition to St.
Louis, was a member of the Cardinals 1982 World Championship team and the 1985
National League Champions.
The team will pay tribute to Andujar prior to tonight’s game against the Cubs.
