Former MLB outfielder Gerald Williams, a 14-year veteran who played two stints with the New York Yankees, has died at the age of 55 from cancer.
Former Yankees teammate Derek Jeter released a statement via The Players' Tribune after news of Williams' death:
The Players' Tribune“Gerald Williams passed away this morning after a battle with cancer. To my teammate and one of my best friends in the world, rest in peace, my brother. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Liliana, and their whole family.” —Derek Jeter <a href="https://t.co/mVoaZ8BPrP">pic.twitter.com/mVoaZ8BPrP</a>
The Yankees released a statement after the news of his death:
Former teammate and four-time World Series champion Bernie Williams, who suited up with Williams from 1992 to 1996 and again in 2001 and 2002, also offered a remembrance:
Williams carved out a career with the Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Rays, Florida Marlins and New York Mets.