Jesús Alou, two-time World Series champion, dead at 80

Jesús Alou, a two-time World Series champion, died Friday at the age of 80.

Alou had suffered two recent "cardiovascular accidents" but had not been dealing with a serious illness, according to ESPN.

Alou, who played on four teams in his 15-year career, won both of his World Series titles as a member of the Oakland Athletics in 1973 and 1974.

"We are heartbroken by the passing of Jesús Alou," the A’s said in a statement.