Bill "Moose" Skowron has died at the age of 81 due to congestive heart failure, the Yankees announced in a press release.

Skowron had a 14-year major-league career as a first baseman, spending nine seasons with the New York Yankees. He also played for the Senators, White Sox, Dodgers and Angels.

He won five World Series rings -- four for the Yankees and one with the Dodgers -- while putting together and impressive .293/.326/.519 postseason line. Skowron actually played in eight World Series.

An eight-time All-Star -- which includes twice in both 1959 and 1960 -- Skowron hit .282 with 211 home runs and 888 RBI with a .792 career OPS.

“Moose will always be remembered as being one of the key members of the Yankees’ dynasties in the 50’s and early 60’s,” said New York Yankees Managing General Partner, Hal Steinbrenner, in a statement. “He was a winner in every sense of the word, and someone the Yankees family cared deeply for. Baseball lost one of its finest ambassadors, and on behalf of the entire organization, I extend my deepest sympathies to his wife, Cookie, and his entire family.”

Skowron is survived by his wife, Lorraine, daughter Lynnette, sons Greg and Steve, granddaughter Addyson and grandsons Jordan, Grant and Blake.

The Yankees will hold a moment of silence for Moose before Friday night's game against the Tigers in Yankee Stadium.

Major League Baseball commissioner Bud Selig has released the following statement:

"I am saddened by the loss of Moose Skowron, a great baseball man who was an integral part of the wonderful Yankee teams of Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris. As a Milwaukee Braves fan, I will always remember his two-out, three-run homer in the eighth inning of Game Seven of the 1958 World Series."

"Moose, a Chicago native who was an All-Star for the White Sox in 1965, continued to contribute to our game as a member of the front office of his hometown team since 1999. He was a wonderful storyteller and an important link to a great era in baseball history. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I send my deepest condolences to Moose’s wife Cookie, their children, their grandchildren and his many fans."

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