Cleveland Indians minor league clubhouse manager, 32, dies suddenly at NFL football game - leaving behind pregnant widow and twin sons
- Columbus Clipper's clubhouse manager Matt Pruzinsky, 32, died on Sunday
- The incident occured while attending an NFL game between the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers
- Indians reliever Shawn Armstrong started a GoFundMe page to help his widow
- Several Cleveland Indian baseball players have already donated to the fund, which has raised $19,320 with a goal of $25,000 total
Columbus Clipper's clubhouse manager Matt Pruzinsky (pictured), 32, died on Sunday
The Cleveland Indians baseball franchise is mourning the loss of one of its minor league managers following his unexpected death over the weekend.
Columbus Clipper's clubhouse manager Matt Pruzinsky, 32, suddenly died on Sunday while attending an NFL game between the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers in FirstEnergy Stadium, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
'Matt has been a part of the Clippers & Indians organizations for many years, and this is a tragic loss for all of us,' the Clippers said in a statement.
'Our heartfelt condolences go out to Matt's wife Shannon, and their families,' the statement added.
The incident occured while attending an NFL game between the Cleveland Browns and Green Bay Packers
Pruzinsky joined the Indians organization in 2010, and is survived by his wife Shannon, who is expecting twin boys in the coming months.
Following Pruzinsky's death, Indians reliever Shawn Armstrong started a GoFundMe page dedicated to helping his family pay for expenses associated with funeral services and 'future expenses for their two baby boys.'
'Some of the players and community would like to start a go fund me page to help raise money to help Shannon... Anything helps and we would greatly appreciate your prayers for the Pruzinsky family,' a message on the Pruzinsky family GoFundMe page adds.
Several Cleveland Indian baseball players have already donated to the fund, which has raised $19,320 with a goal of $25,000 total.
Indians pitcher Cody Anderson expressed gratitude for Pruzinsky's dedication, writing to Twitter: 'Words cannot describe what you have done for so many in there careers. You never hesitated to go above and beyond behind the scenes as a member of the organization. Forever family! Thoughts and prayers to Shannon and future beautiful boys!'
Another Cleveland hurler, Mike Clevenger, expressed his condolences following Pruzinsky's death, describing Matt as the team's 'true 26th man who helped make the ends meet behind the scenes. RIP Matt thank you for all you did.'
'I'm at a loss of words right now and just completely devastated,' Cleveland Indians left handed pitcher Shawn Morimando posted to Twitter on Monday. 'Matt, you were always there for us. I cant thank you enough for everything you’ve done brother! We love and will miss you!'
Several Cleveland Indian baseball players have already donated to the fund, which has raised $19,320 with a goal of $25,000 total
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