LOS ANGELES – Former Dodgers outfielder Al “The Bull” Ferrara handed away at the moment, on the age of 84.
Ferrara made his Main League debut on July 30, 1963 for the Dodgers and remained within the group by 1968, batting .256/.328/.416/.744 (119 OPS+). Throughout that point, Ferrara was part of three pennant-winning groups (1963, 1965 and 1966) and two World Sequence champions (1963, 1965). In 1967, Ferrara had a profession 12 months, main the Dodgers with an .812 OPS (140 OPS+) and 16 dwelling runs. Ferrara was voted 1967 Dodger of the 12 months, awarded to the staff’s most precious participant.
After 5 seasons with the Dodgers, Ferrara was made out there for the 1968 enlargement draft and chosen by the San Diego Padres, for whom he hit .265/.360/.436/.795 (122 OPS+) throughout three seasons. Ferrara went on to play for the Cincinnati Reds earlier than retiring as a participant after the 1971 season.
Ferrara returned to the Dodger group in 2009 as an Alumni ambassador and continued to make appearances representing the Dodgers and serving the group by this 12 months.
“We’re saddened to listen to the information of Al Ferrara’s passing at the moment,” stated Stan Kasten, President & CEO, Los Angeles Dodgers. “Not solely was Al a memorable participant for the Dodgers within the Nineteen Sixties, however he tirelessly supported the Dodgers group efforts and was one in every of our most dedicated alumni supporters. We lengthen our sympathies to his household.”
Ferrara is survived by his son, Al III, and grandchildren Al IV and Samantha.
