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Stew Leonard Jr. honors late son with ceremonial first pitch at Yankees game

Stew Leonard Jr. took the mound wearing a custom jersey with the number 38 to honor his late son, Stew Leonard III.

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Aug 13, 2025, 4:35 PM

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Stew Leonard Jr. took the mound wearing a custom jersey with the number 38 to honor his late son, Stew Leonard III.
The toddler died in a drowning accident in 1989. He would have turned 38 this year.


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