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Former New York Yankees Pitcher Rudy May Dead At 80

Rudy May

Rudy May, a former New York Yankees pitcher who once led the American League in ERA, has died at the age of 80, the club announced on Friday.

While the cause of May's death isn't known, a report on social media indicates he was "suffering from diabetes for a long time."

Rudy May
Rudy May
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May's passing comes just before the start of the most anticipated World Series in decades .