2017 was a tough year for losing celebrities. It seems that 2018 is off to a rough start as well as the New York Yankees lost a legend in Oscar Gamble.
A statement from the New York Yankees on the passing of Oscar Gamble. pic.twitter.com/CkJCBHZY2c
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) January 31, 2018
Gamble’s death was confirmed by Gamble’s agent, Andrew Levy, as reported by Bryan Hoch.
Gamble played in two separate stints with the Yankees, first in 1976 and later from 1979-1984. Besides the Yankees, Gamble also brought his power and flow to the Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Texas Rangers and various other squads.