Former MLB pitcher Ron Taylor, who won World Series titles with the St. Louis Cardinals and New York Mets before later becoming the Toronto Blue Jays' physician, has died. He was 87.

A veteran pitcher for 11 major league seasons who helped the "Miracle Mets" win the 1969 World Series has passed away.

Former Major League Baseball pitcher Ron Taylor has died, the New York Mets announced on Monday. He was 87 years old. Taylor, who was the longtime team doctor for the Toronto Blue Jays after his playing days, won World Series titles with the New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals during his career.