Commissioner of Baseball Robert D. Manfred, Jr. issued the following statement today regarding the passing of former New York Yankees infielder (1946-52, 1954) and American League President (1984-1994) Dr. Bobby Brown at the age of 96:
“Dr. Bobby Brown led an extraordinary life which included great accomplishments on the baseball field and as a leader and executive in our game. He was a quiet star in each of the four World Series in which he played, a popular Yankee teammate, and a close friend of Yogi Berra and Joe DiMaggio. As President of the American League for a decade, Dr. Brown was an outstanding ambassador for the National Pastime and a trusted advisor to five Commissioners.
“Dr. Brown’s achievements outside of baseball were even more impressive. He served the United States in the Korean War during his playing career and later spent decades serving others as a respected cardiologist.
“While he always remained a proud Yankee who enjoyed returning to New York for Old Timers’ Days, Dr. Brown’s many friends and admirers will first remember him as a true gentleman and a caring family man. On behalf of Major League Baseball, I extend my deepest condolences to Dr. Brown’s three children, his many grandchildren and his great-grandchildren.”