Bill ‘Spaceman’ Lee reportedly laughing, speaking after collapsing on minor league area

WORCESTER, Mass. — Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Bill “Spaceman” Lee collapsed on the sector throughout pregame ceremonies earlier than a Triple-A sport between the Worcester Red Sox and the Norfolk Tides. He walked off on his personal and was laughing and speaking within the dugout after, MassStay.com reported.

Lee was scheduled to throw out the ceremonial first pitch and signal autographs.

MassStay.com reported that the 76-year-old left-hander was taking part in catch within the outfield when he put his palms on his knees and fell backward. The web site stated that Lee was instantly assisted by WooSox medical personnel and walked off the sector to the dugout on his personal. He gave the impression to be laughing as he sat within the dugout for about an inning into the sport earlier than he was taken to a hospital, it reported.

In an announcement from the WooSox that was additionally learn over the general public handle system at Polar Park, the group stated that Lee “had a health scare.”

“While he seems to have recovered quickly, doctors have recommended checking him out at a nearby hospital just to be sure,” the assertion stated. “He has experienced such episodes before, and has been fine thereafter.”

Lee additionally collapsed on a Georgia area a few 12 months in the past whereas he was pitching for the Savannah Bananas, a novelty barnstorming group. Paramedics at that sport resuscitated him with a defibrillator.