Lenny Dykstra, a legendary outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets, purportedly suffered a stroke, according to a source for the New York Post.
The announcement was initially verified by the New York Post and a local Philadelphia restaurant, Dolan’s bar, whose proprietor tweeted the news.
Dykstra Lenny is an icon of major league baseball.
Ex-Mets Star Lenny Dykstra Hospitalized After Suffering Stroke | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/nW1EknAoX8
— TMZ Sports (@TMZ_Sports) February 15, 2024
One of the rarest individuals remaining on the planet who genuinely disregards the consequences of his words and does not care who he offends with them. Survivors of a vanishing breed.
The 61-year-old contributed to my New York Mets’ 1986 World Series championship and acquired the moniker “Nails” due to his tough, gritty style of play; the adage also perfectly describes his off-field demeanor.
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