Former Major League Baseball pitcher Ron Taylor has died, the New York Mets announced on Monday. He was 87 years old. Taylor, who was the longtime team doctor for the Toronto Blue Jays after his playing days, won World Series titles with the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals during his career.

A veteran pitcher for 11 major league seasons who helped the "Miracle Mets" win the 1969 World Series has passed away.

Dr. Ron Taylor, a two-time World Series champion with the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals who later became the Toronto Blue Jays' team physician, has died. He was 87.