Former New York Yankees starting pitcher and pitching coach Mel Stottlemyre died on Friday after a bout with bone marrow cancer, according to the New York Daily News. He was 77 years old.
From going toe-to-toe with Bob Gibson as a rookie in the ’64 World Series to guiding #Yankees pitchers through a dynasty, Mel Stottlemyre had an incredible career in pinstripes. He will be missed dearly. pic.twitter.com/OMXqHeSyd2
— Yankees Magazine (@YanksMagazine) January 14, 2019
Stottlemyre began his career in New York in 1964. He spent 11 seasons on the Yankees' starting staff with 164 wins and five All-Star appearances.