“Today, baseball lost a genuine class act. I join the City of Chicago in mourning the loss of Don Baylor, not just a great Cubs manager but a great man. He lived his life with the same unflinching toughness with which he approached the batter’s box – unafraid to take a hit. Baseball, and the world, has lost a respected clubhouse leader and an accomplished athlete with the rare distinction of playing in three consecutive World Series with three different teams. Amy and I send our prayers and condolences to the Baylor family.”

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