The New York Yankees community received some unfortunate news on Thursday morning, as Gene Michael passed away at the age of 79.
RIP Stick. The Yankees mourn the passing of Gene Michael. pic.twitter.com/ORnP0Sr99w
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) September 7, 2017
Michael’s career in pinstripes started as a player. After spending his first two seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates and Los Angeles Dodgers, respectively, “Stick” suited up for the Yankees from 1968 until 1974. Over that span, the middle infielder compiled a triple slash of .233/.296/.289 in 789 games.