Gerald Williams, a former Yankees outfielder, died from cancer on Tuesday. He was 55.
Williams was a good friend and teammate to Derek Jeter during his stints with the Yankees from 1992–96 and 2001–02. The Players’ Tribune tweeted a message from Jeter announcing the news and sharing his condolences.
“Gerald Williams passed away this morning after a battle with cancer. To my teammate and one of my best friends in the world, rest in peace, my brother. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife, Liliana, and their whole family,” Jeter said.
