His family confirmed the death but did not provide a cause.
He was one of the all-time great Giants and he will truly be missed.
In addition to the Giants, Cepeda also played with the Braves, As, Royals and Red Sox.
Orlando Cepeda c. 1970Getty Iamges
He finished his 17-year career with 379 home runs and a .297/.350/.499 slash line.
In 1999, he was inducted into the BaseballHall of Fameby the Veterans Committee.
For all of Orlandos extraordinary baseball accomplishments, it was his generosity, kindness and joy that defined him.
No one loved the game more.
Cepeda was name-checked in Danny Kayes classic 1962 baseball song D-O-D-G-E-R-S (Oh Really?
The lyric: Orlando Cepeda is at bat with the bases jammed/Orlando Cepeda with a wham!
he hit a grand slam.
Survivors include his wife, Nydia.
No memorial plans have been announced.
