Randy Jones, the San Diego Padres’ first Cy Young Award winner, died Tuesday at age 75, the team announced.

Jones was drafted by the Padres in 1972 and became the club’s first pitcher to appear in an All-Star Game in 1975. He was an All-Star the following year when he won the NL Cy Young Award.

The left-hander had a 92-105 record with a 3.30 ERA for the Padres from 1973-80. He is the franchise’s career leader in starts, complete games, shutouts and innings pitched.

He retired after two seasons with the New York Mets , moved back to San Diego and became a fixture to the community.

A statement from the Padres said:

“With deep sorrow and heavy hearts, the Padres mourn the passing of our beloved left-hander, Randy Jones. Randy was a cornerstone of our franchise for over five decades,

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