Former Yankees pitcher Al Closter dies at age 84

Al Closter, a former pitcher for the New York Yankees and participant in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics, has died at age 84. Closter played for the Yankees during the early 1970s, with a brief major league career that included time with the Washington Senators and Atlanta Braves., he represented Team USA in a demonstration baseball tournament at the Tokyo Olympics, which helped pave the way for baseball's later inclusion in the games. Closter’s professional journey included a significant impact on the sport's international presence, particularly in Japan. Following his baseball career, he worked for Philip Morris International in Virginia for over 30 years.

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