Glenn Beckert, a four-time all-star in the 1960s and 1970s, died in Florida on Sunday.
Fergie Jenkins, a teammate of Beckert’s with the Cubs, tweeted out condolences, and the Cubs released a statement on his death. Beckert was 79.
We lost a great one today, Glenn Beckert. Glenn was My friend, my @Cubs teammate, and the best man at my wedding. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the Beckert family. pic.twitter.com/JYgadyLPK8
— Fergie Jenkins (@fergieajenkins) April 12, 2020
The Chicago Cubs are saddened to learn of the death of former infielder Glenn Beckert.