Former Oriole Jim Poole Diagnosed with ALS (Update: He passed. RIP)

[Camden_yardbird]

I don't know if this posted elsewhere, but it recently came out that former Oriole Jim Poole was diagnosed with ALS.  Poole was the first player I ever got a signed ball from, and I will never forget that.  The headliner at the signing was Devereaux but its Poole I remember most and somewhere I have a picture with him from that day.

I hope the Orioles can reach out and do some work with Jim to try and bring continued focus on ALS.  I remember how much the Ravens embraced OJ Brigance and I hope the Orioles take similar steps.

https://thespun.com/more/mlb/former-mlb-pitcher-diagnosed-with-als-at-55

[Tony-OH]

Rest in piece. From 91-93 he was very good left-handed reliever for the Orioles.

[Frobby]

He got a nice scoreboard tribute and a moment of silence before the game.  Condolences to his family.  ALS is really a terrible disease.