Yankees' Don Larsen, the only pitcher to throw a perfect game in World Series, dies at 90

New York Yankees' legend and former pitcher Don Larsen passed away at the age of 90 on January 1, 2020. Larsen was the only player to pitch a perfect game in the World Series. The record came against Brooklyn Dodgers in match 5 of the World Series on October 8, 1956.

Andrew Levy, who is Don Larsen's representative, confirmed the news of the legend's death via a tweet. Don Larsen retired in 1968 after an illustrious 15-year career which started in 1953  During his Major League Baseball career, Larsen pitched for Yankees, St. Louis Browns, Baltimore Orioles, Kansas City Athletics, Chicago White Sox, San Francisco Giants, Houston Colt .45s, Houston Astros and Chicago Cubs. 

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New York Yankees paid their tribute to Don Larsen

Don Larsen's perfect game in the World Series against Brooklyn Dodgers is a record which is yet to be broken. Larsen (while talking about his performance) said, "I never had that kind of control in my life." The New York Yankees released a statement post the legend's death. It called Don Larsen's perfect game as a defining moment for their franchise. The statement also read, “The unmitigated joy reflected in his embrace with Yogi Berra after the game’s final out will forever hold a secure place in Yankees lore. It was the pinnacle of baseball success and a reminder of the incredible, unforgettable things that can take place on a baseball field.”

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