Ron Taylor, a relief pitcher who helped the Mets win the 1969 World Series and became the Blue Jays’ team physician for three decades, died Monday.

Fans Saddened After Blue Jays' Long-Time Team Doctor Dies originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Toronto Blue Jays are in mourning following the news of the death of Ron Taylor, the team's long-time doctor, at the age of 87.

Dr. Ron Taylor, a World Series champion pitcher with both the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets who later became the Toronto Blue Jays’ team physician, died Monday. He was 87. Taylor died in Toronto after a long illness,