“Orlando was a great ambassador for the game throughout his playing career and beyond. He was one of the all-time great Giants and he will truly be missed. Our condolences go out to the Cepeda family ...

Orlando Cepeda, one of the San Francisco Giants’ most cherished and lovable players whose statue has greeted fans outside Oracle Park since 2008, died Friday after a long battle with a series of ...

1973 — Orlando Cepeda becomes the first player signed specifically to be a designated hitter. He signs with the Boston Red Sox one week after the designated hitter rule is approved. 1976 — Pittsburgh ...