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Astros 1B Coach Rich Dauer Had Subdural Hematoma After World Series Parade

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Former Houston Astros first base coach Rich Dauer has recovered from an acute subdural hematoma, "a collection of blood outside the brain," that he suffered after the team's World Series victory, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.

On Nov. 6, the team announced he went through emergency brain surgery however, Dauer told Rosenthal his brain is "perfectly fine."

He had already planned to retire following the 2017 season.

The ailment came after the 65-year-old hit his head after slipping on a wet floor the night before the team's World Series parade.