Former Blue Jays reliever Duane Ward dies at 62 during World Series tribute
Duane Ward, a former relief pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays and two-time World Series champion, died at age 62 while in Toronto for a tribute to the 1992-93 championship teams. Ward was a key contributor to those title-winning squads, recording 45 saves in 1993. His sudden death during the reunion event marks a somber moment for the baseball community.