Stephen Hasner | | May 12, 2024
ATLANTA, GA – Former Atlanta Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson, 29, perished due to an accidental overdose of cocaine and alcohol last month, as confirmed by Coweta County on Friday. The once-celebrated baseball talent was found unconscious in his suburban home on November 9th. Despite being rushed to emergency medical care, Hanson slipped into a coma and succumbed to organ failure that same evening.
Hanson’s death, caused by delayed complications of cocaine and alcohol toxicity, has been officially classified as an accident by Coweta County coroner Richard Hawk. The towering 6-foot, 6-inch athlete had an illustrious beginning to his career with the Braves, placing third in the National League Rookie of the Year voting in 2009.
However, recurring shoulder injuries hindered Hanson’s performance and trajectory in the major leagues. His career challenges led to him being traded to the Los Angeles Angels in 2012. Following his tenure there, Hanson attempted to revive his career by signing a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants earlier this year.
The sports world has expressed an outpouring of grief and support for Hanson’s family and friends, remembering him as a player with tremendous potential and a promising future in baseball. His untimely death serves as a somber reminder of the impact of substance abuse and its unpredictable toll on the lives of professional athletes and their loved ones.
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