
MLB players’ union head Michael Weiner dies at 51 from brain tumour
NEW YORK, N.Y. – Baseball players’ union head Michael Weiner has died 15 months after being diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour. He was 51.
The union says Weiner died Thursday at his home in Mansfield Township, N.J.
Weiner was a plain-speaking labour lawyer known for his casual dress and easygoing manner. He took over as head of the powerful union four years ago and helped smooth its often-contentious relationship with MLB management.
A succession plan was put in place last summer that will lead to former big league All-Star Tony Clark taking over Weiner’s role as executive director.
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