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Former Angel pitcher Tommy Hanson has died

Former Angel and Braves pitcher Tommy Hanson, who graduated from Redlands East Valley and attended Riverside Community College, died Monday after slipping into a coma with catastrophic organ failure. He was 29. Colleagues and fans took to social media to mourn the loss of the young athlete.

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RIP, Tommy pic.twitter.com/SXUq1NNTyQ
Atlanta Braves @Braves
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:26:14
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https://twitter.com/Braves/status/663965871338057728
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves)Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:26:14
Andrelton Simmons @Andrelton
Very sad to hear about Tommy Hanson. Wish his family and close friends a lot of strength. He was a really nice dude. :/
@Braves
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 05:47:51
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https://twitter.com/Andrelton/status/663967099145056256
— Andrelton Simmons (@Andrelton)Tue, Nov 10 2015 05:47:51
29 is way too young 😔 RIP to one of my favorite Braves pitchers ever❤️ #RIPTommy pic.twitter.com/Louor7ONPt
Daniel Hendrix @DanHendrix14
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 05:50:35
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https://twitter.com/DanHendrix14/status/663956898832449536
— Daniel Hendrix (@DanHendrix14)Tue, Nov 10 2015 05:50:35
Roger Lodge @RogerLodge7
We just lost former Halo Tommy Hanson at the age of 29. May he rest in peace.
Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:07:55
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https://twitter.com/RogerLodge7/status/663976361904640000
— Roger Lodge (@RogerLodge7)Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:07:55
#riptommy you pitched a 4-3 win in my first ever braves game from braves fans everywhere thank you tommy pic.twitter.com/oWDCZ7XFzg
Chris Martin @chris13martin
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 05:45:57
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https://twitter.com/chris13martin/status/663955734560944128
— Chris Martin (@chris13martin)Tue, Nov 10 2015 05:45:57
David O'Brien @DOBrienAJC
Reporting on the death of a young person, particularly someone you know, is absolutely heartbreaking. RIP, Tommy Hanson. A good dude.
Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:06:14
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https://twitter.com/DOBrienAJC/status/663975937336197121
— David O'Brien (@DOBrienAJC)Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:06:14
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Mike Leslie @MikeLeslieWFAA
Barely over 2yrs ago, Tommy Hanson was pitching in MLB After organ failure, & a coma, he's dead at the age of 29 Gut-wrenching. #RIPTommy
Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:57:23
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https://twitter.com/MikeLeslieWFAA/status/663973710534168576
— Mike Leslie (@MikeLeslieWFAA)Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:57:23
Too young to be gone. #Stunned #RIPTommy #AlwaysBrave pic.twitter.com/MAlNUsTDvR
Johnny Mc @JohnnyMc6
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:12:53
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https://twitter.com/JohnnyMc6/status/663977612109303808
— Johnny Mc (@JohnnyMc6)Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:12:53
Justin Turner @redturn2
Thoughts and prayers to Tommy Hanson's family and friends. Played against him for a long time. I'm completely shocked right now. #RIPTommy
Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:56:26
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— Justin Turner (@redturn2)Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:56:26
Tommy Hanson, man. There aren't any words #RIP pic.twitter.com/sLbRtGtbYT
Darryn Albert @dirnted13
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:47:36
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https://twitter.com/dirnted13/status/663986348227825664
— Darryn Albert (@dirnted13)Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:47:36
Rodney Linares @RondeyLinares
RIP Tommy Hanson...another one gone way too soon! Condolences to his family, & friends 😢😢😢
Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:54:29
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— Rodney Linares (@RondeyLinares)Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:54:29
I remember how excited I was to find my first autographed baseball card. It was signed by Tommy Hanson. #RIPTommy pic.twitter.com/azlQ8aqvCV
Matthew Carlson @marinerfanmatt
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:15:44
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https://twitter.com/marinerfanmatt/status/663978328727007232
— Matthew Carlson (@marinerfanmatt)Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:15:44
Kyle Farmer @kFarm17
Tommy Hanson was not only a great ball player, but an even better person. You will be missed.
Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:45:40
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— Kyle Farmer (@kFarm17)Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:45:40
RIP Tommy Hanson, you will truly be missed. pic.twitter.com/vH3DAa0WD6
Sean Alvarez @smoothturn2
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:44:38
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https://twitter.com/smoothturn2/status/663985601901785088
— Sean Alvarez (@smoothturn2)Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:44:38
Dexter Fowler @DexterFowler
Prayers go up to a great person and friend in Tommy Hanson. The world great person. Condolences to his family. #RIPBrother
Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:39:33
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— Dexter Fowler (@DexterFowler)Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:39:33
Pitcher Tommy Hanson just died from "catastrophic organ failure." Just 29 years old. Simply terrible. #RIPTH pic.twitter.com/izE6Z6a3dq
Jeremy ⚾️'Brien @Jeremy_OBrien25
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:44:43
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:44:43
San Francisco Giants @SFGiants
Our thoughts are with former @RiverCats pitcher Tommy Hanson and his family. https://twitter.com/csnauthentic/status/663961794700926976 …
Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:38:05
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— San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants)Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:38:05
Early in his career, Sporting News mag included Tommy Hanson in a rising stars feature. Loved this pic. RIP Tommy pic.twitter.com/AiXCEeo1RH
Ryan Fagan @ryanfagan
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:38:03
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https://twitter.com/ryanfagan/status/663968844466274304
— Ryan Fagan (@ryanfagan)Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:38:03
Joey Ryan @JoeyRyanOnline
RIP to former #Braves & #Angels pitcher, Tommy Hanson, who has passed away at the age of 29. Thoughts and prayers to his family.
Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:33:38
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— Joey Ryan (@JoeyRyanOnline)Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:33:38
RIP Tommy Hanson... Saw him pitch (and took this pic) in one of my last visits to the Ted... Very sad day. #Braves pic.twitter.com/HNmjdT6RMB
Steve Johnson @SBJ_DSUSID
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 05:19:40
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https://twitter.com/SBJ_DSUSID/status/663949120118218753
— Steve Johnson (@SBJ_DSUSID)Tue, Nov 10 2015 05:19:40
Daniel Hudson @DHuddy41
Incredibly saddened to hear the news about Tommy Hanson. Thoughts go out to his family and friends
Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:15:28
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https://twitter.com/DHuddy41/status/663963161771401216
— Daniel Hudson (@DHuddy41)Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:15:28
RIP Tommy Hanson. 29 ans, way too early #RIP #Braves pic.twitter.com/El4EcsaWMy
Diamond News @DiamondNewsFr
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:41:45
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https://twitter.com/DiamondNewsFr/status/663984877474357248
— Diamond News (@DiamondNewsFr)Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:41:45
Chris Stratton @cstratton28
So sad to hear the passing of Tommy Hanson. Absolute pleasure to be around. Prayers for his wife and the Hanson family. Matthew 11:28
Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:14:04
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https://twitter.com/cstratton28/status/663962809147990016
— Chris Stratton (@cstratton28)Tue, Nov 10 2015 06:14:04
Tommy Hanson, who pitched in 5 seasons for @Braves and @Angels, has passed away. He was 29. http://atmlb.com/1M3rnAY pic.twitter.com/kqqZABUpa6
MLB @MLB
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Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:26:38
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https://twitter.com/MLB/status/663981074465222658
— MLB (@MLB)Tue, Nov 10 2015 07:26:38

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