The Death Of Former Mets and Yankees Pitcher Has All the Fans in Tears
Baseball player Rob Gardner, who used to play in the MLB, passed away this month at the age of 78. During his eight-year career, he played for six different teams.
Gardner had two periods when he played for the Athletics and Yankees. He had a career ERA of 4.39 in 331 innings.
After retiring from baseball, Gardner became a firefighter and paramedic in the Binghamton Fire Department. He spent most of his time with his two children and three grandchildren.
“While he enjoyed two amazing careers, Rob’s real joy was being a dad and grampa,” Gardner’s obituary said. “Always ready and willing to play cards, video games or just hang out with us. There was never a time that he was unavailable and would do anything for and with us. He was a major presence in our daily lives and will miss him every day.”
As you’d expect, the baseball community is heartbroken over Gardner’s death.
“Rest in peace Rob Gardner,” one person wrote. “My condolences to the family. Gardner was traded twice from the Yankees to the A’s for both my uncles Felipe and then Matty.”
Another person said, “RIP, Rob Gardner.”
Our thoughts are with the Gardner family during this tough time.
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