Jeff Torborg, a renowned ex-MLB catcher and manager who played a pivotal role in baseball history, has passed away at the age of 83. Torborg's death was announced by the Chicago White Sox, though an official cause was not disclosed.

He called every pitch of Sandy Koufax’s perfect game in 1965. After 10 seasons playing in the majors, he skippered the White Sox and the Mets.

Torborg won the 1965 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. His tenure as Mets manager was less successful.