“For the one-time fearless power pitcher . . . ,’’ Shamsky wrote, “his limitations are now practically unfathomable.’’ (via Newsday)
Truly terrible.
From MPHQ, I have heard about Tom’s health declining for years now and really never wrote much about it because he’s been private about it.
I personally first noticed it in 2012 at the Mets 50th Anniversary Team thing. Tom just didn’t have the same storytelling spark, and seemed to not be remember details.
At the first QBC I had a side conversation with Ed Charles who brought up that Tom wasn’t well. Ed may have even said it during his acceptance of the Gil Hodges Award.
Some of the blognoscenti have talked about it privately…but this is really the first time I have seen a notable figure speak openly about Tom.
“He can forget things that happened just a few minutes before,’’ Harrelson told Shamsky. “And he repeats himself a lot. But when he gets his rest, he still has a lot of energy.’’ (via Newsday)
I wish Tom nothing but the best, as I am sure you do too.
