Former Yankees left-hander and All-Star Fritz Peterson was so looking forward to coming back to Yankee Stadium in June for Old-Timers’ Day. Unfortunately, that will not be happening.
Peterson, 76, who overcame prostate cancer years ago, is fighting a new health battle.
“I’ve been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s,’’ he revealed to The Post in a phone interview. “I really wanted to be there for the fans, I was there like seven years ago, but I just can’t make it. It’s the saddest thing. I wanted to go and I can’t do it. I just wanted to let the fans know that.