Michael Gordon, the father of Royals outfielder Alex Gordon, died on Wednesday, according to an obituary in the Lincoln Journal-Star. He was 63.
The father of four boys, including the former Nebraska standout and Royals All-Star left fielder, Michael Gordon, often known as Mike, worked as a sales manager for K&Z Distributing and Coca-Cola in Lincoln. He also served as his sons’ first coach.
A celebration of life is scheduled for Sunday in Lincoln. A Royals official offered thoughts and prayers to the Gordon family and said the club expected Alex Gordon to arrive at spring training after attending to all family arrangements.