MLB.com | 12/27/2013 10:17 A.M. ET
Paul Blair, an outfielder for the Orioles, Yankees and Reds who played on four World Series championship teams, died Thursday at 69.
Blair collapsed while bowling in Pikesville, Md. He was taken to Mount Sinai Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
Orioles managing partner Peter Angelos issued a statement a statement on Friday regarding Blair's passing.
"It is with great sadness that we learned of Paul Blair's passing last evening," Angelos' statement read. "Paul was a key member of many of the Orioles' most memorable and successful teams, as his contributions at the plate and his Gold Glove defense in center field helped the club to two World Series and four AL pennants. After his on-field career, Paul made the Baltimore area his home and stayed involved with the organization through his appearances in the community and at the ballpark. On behalf of the Orioles, I extend my condolences to his wife, Gloria, and his family."
Blair was a part of the Orioles' championship teams of 1966 and '70 and was a part of the Yankees' World Series championship teams of 1977-78. He played in two other World Series with the Orioles (1969 and '71).
Blair won eight Gold Glove Awards, the second most in Orioles history after Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson, whom he played with on both championship teams.
Al Bumbry was a teammate with Blair during Bumbry's first four seasons in the majors, taking over in center field in 1977.
"I learned a lot watching him and talking to him about playing center field," Bumbry told MASN. "I was smart enough to realize the guy won a lot of Gold Gloves. He must know something."
Blair was known for his defensive prowess, but he also homered to win Game 3 of the 1966 Series and batted a team-high .474 in the '70 Series when Baltimore beat the Reds in five games.
He played 12 years for the Orioles before stints with the Yankees and Reds.
In 17 seasons in the majors, he hit .250 with 134 home runs, 620 RBIs and 171 stolen bases. In addition to the six World Series, Blair was a two-time All-Star.
This story was not subject to the approval of Major League Baseball or its clubs.
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