Joe Garagiola, former MLB player turned broadcaster, dies at 90

[Denver Native (Carol)]

PHOENIX -- Former big league catcher and popular broadcaster Joe Garagiola has died. He was 90.

The Arizona Diamondbacks say Garagiola died Wednesday. He had been in ill health in recent years.

Garagiola thrived in his post-retirement career as a glib baseball broadcaster and fixture on the "Today" show. He played eight seasons in the majors, but generations of fans knew him for his 57-year career in broadcasting, including a 30-year association with NBC.

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[Al Wilson 4 Mayor]

I loved Joe as a broadcaster.

I can't believe he was that old.

[OrangeHoof]

Just months after his best friend from the old St. Louis neighborhood Yogi Berra passed away.

For those who don't know, Garagiola was the person who got BAT started - a charity to pay the bills of retired ballplayers with major medical needs. That was back before baseball players made millions or had a pension.

[NightTrainLayne]

He was a great man, all around.