Sandy Alomar Sr., an All-Star infielder during his playing days in the 1960s and ’70s who went on to coach in the majors and manage in his native Puerto Rico, has died. He was 81.

A spokesperson for the Cleveland Guardians said Monday that Alomar’s family had informed the team about his death. Sandy Alomar Jr., a six-time All-Star catcher, is on the Guardians coaching staff.

Both Sandy Jr. and his brother Roberto, a Hall of Fame second baseman and 12-time All-Star, played for their father in winter ball and in the minors.

“Our thoughts are with the Alomar family today as the baseball community mourns his passing,” the Guardians said on social media.

Alomar broke into the big leagues in 1964 with the Milwaukee Braves, one of six teams he played for. He also spent time with the New York

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