Longtime New York Yankees Employee Dead At 57
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 17: Carlos Beltran #15 of the Houston Astros hits a double off Sonny Gray #55 of the New York Yankees during the second inning in Game Four of the American League Championship Series at Yankee Stadium on October 17, 2017 in the Bronx borough of New York City. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)
A longtime beloved New York Yankees employee has tragically died at 57 years old.
New York announced on Sunday evening that longtime Yankees employee George Rose has passed away.
Rose served as an executive and translator for the American League franchise.
“Kind, warm and humble, George Rose was unfailingly gracious and always a welcome presence to those around him,” the Yankees wrote in a statement. “He jumped into his baseball career with no prior experience, and quickly became a key staff member on our 1998 and 1999 championship teams. In subsequent years, he was the driving force in building out our operations in Japan, utilizing an incredible ability to facilitate cross-cultural understanding.
“George was also a man of great faith, and the rare person about whom no one could say a bad word. He will be deeply missed by his friends and colleagues at both the Yankees and Yomiuri and by all who had the privilege of spending time with him. The Yankees offer their heartfelt condolences to his wife, Carrie; son, Sean; and George’s entire extended family.”
Our thoughts are with the Yankees during this difficult time.
Rest in peace, George.
