
Former Toronto Blue Jays Reliever Duane Ward Dies at 62
Duane Ward, a key reliever on the Toronto Blue Jays' back‑to‑back championship teams, was found dead in his Las Vegas home at age 62 after a celebration in Toronto.
Jul 25, 2026
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Duane Ward, a key reliever on the Toronto Blue Jays' back‑to‑back championship teams, was found dead in his Las Vegas home at age 62 after a celebration in Toronto.

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