Mets Remember Two-Time World Series Champion Ron Taylor

The New York Mets announced on Monday the passing of Dr. Ron Taylor, a two-time World Series champion pitcher who later served as the team doctor for the Toronto Blue Jays. Taylor was 87 years old at the time of his death, which occurred in Toronto after a prolonged illness.

Taylor started his major league career with the Cleveland Indians back in 1962. He went on to help the St. Louis Cardinals win the World Series in 1964 before joining the Mets, where he achieved his second championship in 1969.

Art Shamsky, a former teammate, remarked, “Ron was the only guy on the staff with postseason experience. Winning with the Cardinals gave him that winning mentality. We wouldn’t have won the title without Ron.”

In his four postseason appearances during the 1969 season, Taylor had two saves and impressively maintained a scoreless inning streak of 5.2 innings, leading many to consider him a “hero without honor” on the Mets roster.

After his playing days concluded with the San Diego Padres in 1972, Taylor pursued a career in medicine. He graduated from medical school and dedicated around three decades of service to the Blue Jays as their team doctor.

In recognition of his contributions, Taylor was inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985.