Garrett Anderson wasn’t actually a boyhood sports icon. He was younger than I am. But I’ve always lived in Orange County and always been an Angels fan.
My son and I were at Game 7 of the 2002 World Series and saw Anderson rip a bases-clearing 3-run double down the right field line to give the Angels a lead of 4-1, which would turn out to be the final score.
The eventual game-winning hit in Game 7 of the 2002 World Series that gave the Angels their first and only World Series title
Rest in Peace, Garret Anderson ?? pic.twitter.com/ZEwPiMQSon
— Baseball Quotes (@BaseballQuotes1) April 17, 2026
Anderson played 15 seasons with the Angels and was the franchise leader in games played (2,013), hits (2,368), RBI (1,292), doubles (489), total bases (3,743), extra-base hits (796) and grand slams (eight).
Cause of death has not been announced, which is usually not a good sign.
RIP Garrett Anderson