Willie Hernández, MVP and Cy Young winner for champion 1984 Detroit Tigers, dies at 69

Three-time All-Star relief pitcher Willie Hernández, who won the 1984 Cy Young and Most Valuable Player awards as part of the World Series champion Detroit Tigers, has died. He was 69. Tigers spokesman Chad Crunk said on Tuesday that the franchise confirmed Hernández’s death with his family. No cause was immediately provided. The left-handed Hernández had a 13-year career but is mostly known for his role as the closer on one of the most dominant teams in the past 40 years. He is one of just 11 pitchers to win the Cy Young and MVP in the same season.