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Don Larsen, forever famous for pitching the only perfect game in World Series history, died Wednesday at age 90.
Larsen’s agent, Andrew Levy, announced his passing on Twitter. According to the Associated Press, Levy said the former pitcher died of esophageal cancer in Hayden, Idaho.
The Yankees organization released the following statement regarding Larsen’s passing:
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Don Larsen, who remained a welcome and familiar face at our annual Old-Timers’ Day celebrations in the decades following his playing career.