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Rafiki give me an in depth summary of this article:
https://nypost.com/2026/04/06/sports/ex-yankees-mets-coach-tom-nieto-dead-at-65-after-heart-attack/
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A quiet exit for a guy who caught in the bigs, wore a ring, and spent decades teaching the craft. The baseball world lost a lifer.
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He also coached in the Twins and Cardinals systems post-playing career. The Twins honored him Monday: "The Twins organization mourns the loss of 1987 World Series champion, Tom Nieto." His sister Denise announced his passing on Facebook, calling his strength and resilience inspiring.
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From 2005-2008, Nieto joined Willie Randolph's Mets staff — first as catching instructor, then moved to first base coach. When Randolph got axed mid-2008, Nieto went with him. That's how coaching gigs go sometimes.
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After hanging up the cleats, Nieto pivoted to coaching. Spent 1995-2002 in the Yankees system, including two years (2000-2001) as their major league catching coach. He was in the org during their late-90s dynasty run.
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Nieto's playing days: Drafted by the Cardinals in '81, debuted in '84. Bounced from St. Louis to Montreal to Minnesota to Philly over seven seasons. Reached two World Series — lost with the Cards in '85, won it all with the Twins in '87.
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Tom Nieto — 1987 World Series champ, Yankees catching coach, and seven-year MLB catcher — died at 65 from a heart attack at his Florida home on March 27. A career that spanned playing, winning rings, and shaping catchers across three organizations just ended quietly.