American baseball player, Rob Gardner, has passed away at the age of 78. Details on his death, net worth, love life and many more explained below.
Richard Frank Gardner popularly known as Rob Gardner was an American professional baseball pitcher.
He played in the Major League Baseball for the likes of New York Mets, New York Yankees, Oakland Athletics, Chicago Cub, just to mention a few.
On October, 2023, the death of the former Mets pitcher has left his family and friend devastated. Many have taken to social media to sympathize with his family.
Following this incident, we explore the cause of his death, net worth, married wife, children and many more.
What was the cause of Rob Gardner’s death?
The cause of Rob Gardner’s death is unknown at the moment. Rob died at the age of 78. He passed away on 21st October 2023.
Gardner played parts of five seasons of his major league career in Queens and The Bronx, making his first MLB start with the Mets on Sept. 1, 1965, against the Astros.
The most memorable game of his career may have come with the Mets on Oct. 2, 1965, during the final game of the season against the Phillies, when Gardner threw 15 shutout innings.
After retiring from baseball due to an elbow injury, he joined the Binghamton Fire Department and was part of the first group of firefighters to become paramedics, according to the obituary.
A Memorial Mass was held earlier in the day at St. Patrick’s Church 9 Leroy Street Binghamton, New York. Burial will be private.
Arrangements are by The Mikeska Funeral Home 161 Clinton Street Binghamton New York.
What was the net worth of Rob Gardner?
Unfortunately, there is little to no information concerning the net worth of Rob Gardner. However, we believed the former American baseball was worth millions of dollars.
Who is Rob Gardner’s wife and how many children did he have?
Rob Gardner married Kathryn in 1965. The couple have been togther until the sad demise of Rob Gardner.
He had two beautiful children with Kathryn. They are Amanda and David. Unfortunately, there is no further information about Gardner’s wife and children.