Don Zimmer, the Rays legendary senior advisor, will be sidelined indefinitely as he undergoes back surgery next week for decompression of a nerve. The surgery will be performed Wednesday by Dr. Tom Tolli.
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August 29, 2009
January 16, 2009
Don Zimmer recovering from stroke
Senior adviser Don Zimmer is recovering from a small stroke suffered last month and hopes to join the Rays in spring training for what would be his 61st season in the game, the Times' Marc Topkin reports.
Zimmer, who turns 78 today, said Friday he is regaining the speech and mobility he lost.
Read the full story here.
(Photo: Don Zimmer throws out the first pitch before Game 7 of the ALCS. Times photo -- James Borchuck. Click to enlarge.)
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