If you don't know who this is, he is Gene Monahan. He has been the Yankees trainer for over 48 years. Lots of Yankees have been under his care, from Thurman Munson to Willie Randolph to Bobby Murcer, to Don Mattingly to all of the current Yankees. He has been a staple in the Yankee organization and for the first time in 48 years he missed spring training. It has come to my attention that Gene Monahan is suffering from cancer. I knew something was up from the beginning of the spring training but I did not know all the details. Seeing him today on Opening Day was something special because of the emotions taking place on that field today. It was clear that just being at the stadium meant the world to him. Add on the standing ovation all the players in the dugout gave him and the cheers the crowd showered him with and you have a very emotional trainer. Even in this picture you can tell he is overcome with emotion.
Get Well Soon Geno, we're pulling for you
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