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Ex-MLB pitcher who retired to become NYC-area cop dead in car crash on his way to 9/11 memorial

Sep 12, 2022

Anthony Varvaro, a former MLB pitcher who retired in 2016 to become a New York City-area police officer, was killed in a car crash while he was on his way to work at the 9/11 memorial ceremony in Manhattan. He was 37.

Varvaro’s former team, the Atlanta Braves, revealed the pitcher’s death in a statement on Sunday.

"We are deeply saddened on the passing of former Braves pitcher Anthony Varvaro. Anthony, 37, played parts of six seasons in the majors, including four with Atlanta," the Braves said.

Source: Fox News

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