Ward, star reliever on Jays' WS teams, dies at 62

Duane Ward, a star relief pitcher who played a key role in the Toronto Blue Jays' back-to-back World Series championship teams in 1992 and 1993, has passed away at the age of 62. Ward was one of the premier closers of his era, recording 45 saves in 1993 and helping anchor the Jays' bullpen during their title runs. No further details about the cause or exact date of death were provided in the report.