The Los Angeles Angels announced the death of Garret Anderson, a franchise icon and career hits leader, at age 53. A staple of the organization for 15 seasons, Anderson served as a cornerstone in the outfield and later worked as a television analyst for the team's broadcasts.

His career peaked during the 2002 World Series, where he helped lead the team to its only championship. Anderson drove in 123 runs that season and delivered a tiebreaking three-run double in Game 7 against the San Francisco Giants. He finished fourth in AL MVP voting that year.

Stats cement his legacy as a Hall of Fame member with 2,013 games played, the most in franchise history. He also holds records for total bases and doubles. The Angels will honor him with a memorial patch on their jerseys for the rest of the season.

Anderson finished his professional career with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. He leaves behind a legacy defined by a .293 career batting average and 287 home runs. The team scheduled a moment of silence and video tribute prior to Friday's game.