Pitcher Nelson Briles dies at age 61 in Orlando, Florida, after suffering a heart attack

Feb 13, 2005 | Death |

On February 13 2005 — Pitcher Nelson Briles, who was part of two World Series championships with the Cardinals and Pirates, dies at age 61 in Orlando, Florida, after suffering a heart attack at a Pirates alumni golf tournament.

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