Don Larsen, Former New York Yankees Pitcher, Dies At 90

Former star pitcher of New York Yankees, Don Larsen, died Wednesday, his agent Andrew Levy said. He was 90.

“The world is less 'perfect' today. Don Larsen, the only man to pitch a perfect game in World Series history, is gone. Goodbye, my friend. We will miss you!” Levy said in a tweet.

He died in hospice care in Hayden, Idaho, due to complications from esophageal cancer.

He was the only pitcher in MLB history to ever throw a no-hitter. On Oct. 8, 1956, Larsen threw the iconic game against the Brooklyn Dodgers which turned out to be his career-defining achievement. His team won the series' title and Larsen was named the MVP.

Larsen retired in 1891 with an 81-91 record that he set in the 14 major league seasons spanning 1953-1967. He was associated with New York Yankees from 1956-1959 and won two World Series titles in New York in 1956 and 1958. He played on behalf of seven teams altogether in his entire baseball career.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Don Larsen, who remained a welcome & familiar face at our annual Old-Timers’ Day celebrations,” the Yankees tweeted.

Larsen was born in Indiana on Aug. 7, 1929 and started his career in 1947. He won the World Series Most Valuable Player and Babe Ruth awards for his performance in the 1956 game.