Former Yankees Southpaw, 6-Time All-Star And Iconic Sitcom Inspiration, Dies

Yankee Sam McDowell, who inspired ‘Cheers’ character Sam Malone, dies at 84

Former Yankees pitcher Sam McDowell died in Florida. He was 84. The left-handed hurler is said to have inspired the Sam Malone character on “Cheers.”

Yankees, Pirates 6-Time All-Star Dies at 84 as Tributes Pour in From MLB World

A six-time MLB All-Star who pitched for the Yankees and Pirates has died at 84, prompting tributes from across the baseball world.

Former Yankees pitcher and six-time All-Star dead at 84

The southpaw, who debuted on the mound in the major leagues at just 18 years old, passed away on Monday at the age of 84.

Former Yankees Southpaw, 6-Time All-Star And Iconic Sitcom Inspiration, Dies

The New York Yankees received news that a five-time league strikeout leader who led an inspiration life off the field has died.