Former Cy Young winner Randy Jones has died, the Padres announced.

He was 75.

Nicknamed “Junkman” due to an elite sinker that induced ground-ball outs, Jones was known for his elite control and won MLB’s top pitching award in 1976. He was an All-Star in 1975 and 1976 and was inducted into the Padres Hall of Fame in 1999.

“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, highlighted by becoming the first Padres pitcher to win the Cy Young Award,” the Padres statement said.

“His impact and popularity only grew in his post-playing career, becoming a tremendous ambassador for the team and a true fan favorite. Crossing paths with RJ and talking baseball or life was a joy f

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