By Andrew Rosario
New York Post photographer Anthony Causi lost his battle with Covid19 last week at age 48. Causi was more than a photographer. A husband and father of two kids John 5 and Mia 2 along with his wife Romina. Anthony was in Florida covering spring training when he posted a photo of himself in the hospital on March 22nd. He was put on a ventilator for the next 3 weeks before succumbing to the illness.
Photo: Special to the NY Beacon
The outpouring of affection from co-workers and colleagues showed the kind of person he was. Said NBC sports anchor Bruce Beck, “he would do unbelievable things for people. Anthony was kind. It’s easy to be nice. It’s difficult to be kind. He was generous in a way like no one I’ve ever seen.”
Anthony Causi spent 25 years taking photos of the biggest sporting events developing relationships with athletes who had reputations of being difficult. NBA superstar Kevin Durant, Roger Clemens among some of them. Pedro Martinez of the Boston Red Sox invited Anthony to his house to photograph him. Not may photogs in his profession were able to develop those relationships.
Anthony Causi was just as accommodating with the New York Post staff as well as rival newspaper photogs. He never failed to give advice in a profession that is competitive and cut throat as everyone was looking to get that “shot”.
On a personal note, Anthony would take photos of me interviewing players before and after games unbeknownst to me. He would give me the photos and would not accept a dime when offered. I last saw him last September while covering the Giants against Tampa Bay. My brother Charles was my photog. I introduced Anthony to him. “Glad to meet you. Let me know if you need anything,” he told Charles shaking his hand. That was the kind of guy Anthony was.
Sports will resume in the future but it will not be the same without seeing Anthony Causi running from the photo room to the field. RIP Anthony gone way too soon. You were truly one of a kind.
The New York Yankees family lost General Partner and co-chairperson Hank Steinbrenner this past Tuesday after a long illness. It was not related to Covid19. Steinbrenner, was in his 13th year in that position and was 63 years old. Hank Steinbrenner was the oldest son of George and Joan Steinbrenner. His sisters Jennifer Steinbrenner Swindal and Jessica Steinbrenner are General Partners and Vice Chairpersons.
Hank Steinbrenner was the total opposite of his dad George who made constant headlines while running the team. George fired managers and called out his high profile players he felt were not playing up to their potential. Hank took on more responsibilities running the team as his dad’s health was failing. His passion for winning was as intense but less boisterous. The team issued a statement saying “Hank was a genuine and gentle spirit who treasured the deep relationships he formed with those closest to him.”
The Yankees have not won a World Series since 2009 and a year later George passed away. The team failed to advance to the World Series in the last decade despite signing some of the biggest free agents. Aside from his baseball duties, Hank was part of the Indy car racing development program along with his son Michael IV. “More than anything, he set an example for all of us in how comfortably he lived enjoying his personal passions and pursuits. We are profoundly saddened to have lost him and will carry his memory with us always,” the statement concluded.
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