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Sandy Alomar Sr.
1943 - 2025
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1943 - 2025
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BORN
1943
DIED
2025
Sandy Alomar Obituary
Born Santos "Sandy" Alomar Sr. on October 19, 1943, in Salinas, Puerto Rico, he broke into the majors with the Milwaukee Braves in 1964 and played through 1978. He appeared with the Braves, Mets, White Sox, Angels, Yankees, and Rangers, valued for his speed and fielding.
Alomar earned his lone All-Star selection in 1970 with the California Angels. He finished his 1,481-game career with a .245 batting average, 13 home runs and 282 RBIs, and stole 227 bases. In 1971 he stole a career-high 39 bases, also leading the American League in at-bats and plate appearances.
After retiring as a player, Alomar embarked on a long coaching career. He served as San Diego's third-base coach from 1986 to 1990, and later coached with the Cubs, Rockies and Mets, while also managing winter ball at home in Puerto Rico.
His legacy extends powerfully through his sons. Sandy Alomar Jr., a six-time All-Star and 1990 AL Rookie of the Year, is a longtime Guardians coach. Roberto Alomar is a Hall of Fame second baseman and 12-time All-Star. The family connections that defined his life were forged in clubhouses from Puerto Rico to New York.
By Legacy News Staff
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9 Entries
Tony
November 21, 2025
To the family, many, many friends, and fans of Mr. Sandy Alomar Sr., fine comfort with you during this difficult time in your lives. Mr. Sandy Alomar Sr., was the swift, sure-handed infielder who became a respected coach and the patriarch of one of baseball's great families. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together with Mr. Sandy Alomar Sr. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Sandy Alomar Sr. We will never forget that he was a wonderful baseball player in this great game, what a tremendous goal and accomplishment.
Ray Orlikowski
October 22, 2025
Sandy Sr and I have been friends since 1961, he was 16 at the time, we were teammates on the Quad-Cities Braves, Davenport, Iowa. Our Mgr Al Monchak asked me to help him get to and from the ballpark, we both had rooms at the YMCA. Been friends ever since. He was one great individual and respected by everyone that came in contact with him! Rest in peace "Iron Horse!"
Tom Berbas
October 18, 2025
My sincere condolences to the Alomar family and all who knew and admired Sandy Alomar Sr. His contributions to baseball, both as a player and coach, and his legacy as a family man will be remembered with great respect. Wishing comfort and peace to his loved ones during this time.
Sincerely,
Tom Berbas
Maria del Rosario ibarra
October 16, 2025
Mis mas sincero y honesto pesame a todos sus seres queridos. Descanse en Paz nuestro amigo de siempre.
Rosarito Ibarra y familia
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RB
October 16, 2025
Prayers for the Alomar family.May God be with you all in your time of loss.
Trisha
October 15, 2025
Sorry to see him go. I loved him. I have been a Yankee's fan since I was 10. Now I'm 69.
May Sandy RIP and enjoy the games up there.
Mak
October 15, 2025
I´m truly sorry for your loss. I hope you are comforted through the love and care of your family and friends along with your memories.
Chris
October 15, 2025
I offer my sincere condolences to the family of Sandy Alomar. May the God who gives comfort be with your family during this difficult time.
Josh Monson
October 14, 2025
Sandy Alomar sr was a great baseball player and a great guy/ father he will be missed but all that knew him
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