Al Ferrara, a notable outfielder who played a key role in winning World Series titles with the Los Angeles Dodgers in both 1963 and 1965, passed away on Friday at the age of 84.
The Dodgers confirmed his passing but did not elaborate further on the circumstances.

Ferrara made his major league debut with the Dodgers on July 30, 1963, and continued to be part of the organization until 1968.
Over the course of five seasons with Los Angeles, he achieved a batting average of .256 and hit 23 home runs across 249 games.
During this era, he contributed to teams that won National League pennants in 1963, 1965, and 1966.
While he was part of the team during the World Series appearances in ’63 and ’65, he did not play in those games.
However, he made one appearance in the 1966 World Series against Baltimore, where he recorded a single.

In 1967, Ferrara had his best season, leading the team with an OPS of .812 and belting 16 home runs.
His exceptional performance earned him the title of Dodger of the Year, which recognizes the team’s most outstanding player.

Following his five years with the Dodgers, he was selected by the San Diego Padres during the 1968 expansion draft.
Ferrara went on to hit 27 home runs and drive in 109 runs during his two-and-a-half seasons with the Padres before being traded to the Cincinnati Reds in May 1971, after which he retired from baseball.

In 2009, Ferrara returned to the Dodgers as an alumni ambassador, a role in which he actively participated in community outreach and represented the team until his passing.
Stan Kasten, president and CEO of the team, acknowledged Ferrara’s legacy, stating, “Not only was Al a memorable player for the Dodgers in the 1960s, but he tirelessly supported the Dodgers community efforts and was one of our most committed alumni supporters.”

Born on December 22, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York, Ferrara was known by the nickname “The Bull.”
He had a brief stint at Long Island University on a baseball scholarship before signing with the Dodgers.
After his baseball career, Ferrara transitioned to sales in the home improvement industry and eventually established his own company, Major League Construction, which he sold after three decades of operation.

In addition to his baseball career, Ferrara made guest appearances on popular television shows, including “Gilligan’s Island,” “Batman,” and the game show “Match Game.”
He is survived by his son, Al III, and two grandchildren.