Tom Nieto
Nieto, a former MLB catcher and World Series champion with the Twins, passed away at 65 from a heart attack on March 27, confirmed by his family and the Twins organization. He played seven seasons in the majors, debuting with the Cardinals in 1984 and achieving World Series success with the Twins in 1987 after a previous loss in 1985. Following his playing career, he coached with the Yankees from 1995 to 2002 and the Mets from 2005 until 2008. His contributions to baseball will be remembered fondly by fans and colleagues alike.
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