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Date Posted: 20:36:00 11/08/01 Thu
Author: Seth
Subject: Johnny Oates


 
The following is an article about Johnny Oates, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. As many of you know, this strikes very close to home for me as I lost my mom to the exact same tumor Johnny Oates has been diagnosed with. Deion Sanders and George Brett have also lost parents to this disease. Following this story, I will post website addresses and mailing addresses that you can learn and donate if you like. My thoughts and prayers are with Johnny Oates and his family.

ARLINGTON, Texas -- Former Texas Rangers manager Johnny Oates has been diagnosed with a brain tumor and will undergo surgery later this month.

Oates began to experience some weakness in his left side in late October and was forced to cut short a telephone interview because of weakness and slurred speech. He underwent tests and was told of the diagnosis Monday.
 
Johnny Oates says in a statement, 'I appreciate all of the kind words and prayers that I have received.' "My family and I have great strength at this time, and I have put myself in the hands of the Lord," Oates said in a statement released Thursday by the Rangers. "I am optimistic about the future. I appreciate all of the kind words and prayers that I have received."

The 55-year-old Oates, who lives in Matoaca, Va., was diagnosed with a glioblastoma multiforme, the most aggressive form of primary brain tumors. The average survival rate is about a year. The surgery will be in Richmond, Va.

"The entire Texas Rangers family is deeply saddened to hear this news regarding Johnny Oates," Rangers owner Tom Hicks said. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Johnny, Gloria, and their family."

Oates, who managed the Rangers to their only three AL West titles (1996, '98 and '99), resigned under pressure May 4 after an 11-17 start. He was the American League Manager of the Year in 1996.

In six-plus seasons with the Rangers, he had a 506-476 record, a .521 winning percentage. He ranks second in team history in wins, winning percentage and games managed.

Oates spent 34 years as a player, coach, and manager in professional baseball.

The glioblastoma multiforme, which contains a mixture of cell types, is one of the most difficult brain tumors to treat, according to the American Brain Tumor Association.

While one cell type is responsive to treatment, other types wait their chance to take over.
Headaches, seizures, memory loss and changes in behavior are the most common symptoms. Surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiation therapy are among the treatments.

Dick Howser and Dan Quisenberry, the manager and relief pitcher for Kansas City's only World Series championship team in 1985, both died as a result of brain tumors.

Howser died June 17, 1987, about a year after his tumor was diagnosed. He had undergone three operations and experimental treatment. Quisenberry, known for his submarine delivery and witty personality, died Sept. 30, 1998, about nine months and two surgeries after his tumor was discovered.

Josh Gibson, one of the best hitters in the Negro Leagues before the major leagues integrated, died Jan. 20, 1947, more than three years after being diagnosed with a brain tumor he refused to have treated with surgery.

Before joining the Rangers in 1995, Oates managed the Baltimore Orioles from 1991-94 and had a record of 291-270.

As a player, Oates played 593 games with the Orioles (1970, '72), Atlanta (1973-75), Philadelphia (1975-76), Los Angeles (1977-79) and New York Yankees (1980-81). Primarily a backup catcher, Oates had a career average of .250 with 14 homers and 126 RBI.

After managing three minor league teams, Oates became the first base coach for the Orioles in 1989. He served in that position until he replaced Frank Robinson as manager on May 23, 1991.

Oates and his wife of 34 years, Gloria, have three children and two grandsons.

The Associated Press News Service
Copyright 2001, The Associated Press
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National Brain Tumor Foundation  www.braintumor.org

414 13th Street Suite 700
Oakland,CA, 94612-2603


American Brain Tumor Association   www.abta.org

2720 River Road
Des Plaines,IL 60018

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