Royals Honor Late World Series Champion Terrance Gore with Tribute

Son Zane throws ceremonial first pitch to former teammate Alex Gordon

Mar. 31, 2026 at 10:49am

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The Kansas City Royals paid tribute to former player Terrance Gore, who passed away earlier this year at the age of 34, by holding a moment of silence before their game against the Minnesota Twins. Gore's son Zane threw the ceremonial first pitch to Royals Hall of Famer Alex Gordon, a former teammate of Terrance's, drawing applause from the crowd.

Why it matters

Terrance Gore was a beloved member of the Royals organization, known for his contributions both on and off the field. His untimely passing at just 34 years old has deeply impacted the team and the local community. The tribute allowed his family, teammates, and fans to come together and honor his memory.

The details

Terrance Gore, a former MLB player, passed away earlier this year from complications following a routine appendectomy procedure. His wife, Britney Helms, confirmed that he went into cardiac arrest after the surgery. Gore was described as a 'good man' who loved his family and was passionate about coaching youth baseball.

  • Terrance Gore passed away earlier this year at the age of 34.
  • The Royals held a tribute for Gore before their game against the Twins on March 30, 2026.

The players

Terrance Gore

A former MLB player who won the World Series with the Kansas City Royals in 2015. He passed away earlier this year at the age of 34.

Zane Gore

Terrance Gore's son, who threw the ceremonial first pitch at the Royals game to honor his late father.

Alex Gordon

A Royals Hall of Famer and former teammate of Terrance Gore.

Britney Helms

Terrance Gore's wife, who confirmed the details of his passing.

J.J. Picollo

The Kansas City Royals' general manager, who spoke about honoring Terrance Gore's memory.

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What they’re saying

“It's such a tragic thing to lose a guy at 34 years old. It's the least we could do for his family. It'll be fun to see his kids out there. His son's a baseball player. He was very involved with his youth team. So we had Zane out on the field [in Atlanta] running around. Our players do what they do – they're special guys. They made that day special. And hopefully it's the same thing today, and our fans appreciate celebrating Terrance's life.”

— J.J. Picollo, Kansas City Royals General Manager

“Our hearts are shattered, my babies are shattered. Our whole family is lost. This was so unexpected. Everything Zane does is centred around his dad. baseball, hunting, fishing. I feel like I'm living my biggest nightmare and feel so lost. He loved his children with everything in him. He loved coaching the youth and those boys absolutely loved him.”

— Britney Helms, Terrance Gore's Wife

“He had his appendix removed. He came out of surgery and was doing okay. And had some complications after, possibly with the anesthesia, and went into cardiac arrest.”

— Britney Helms, Terrance Gore's Wife

“He loved his kids. He loved his family. And most importantly, he loved coaching the youth. I mean, Terrance was the guy that you could tell him, 'Hey, watch out for this person.' And he's going to look at us like we're crazy because he found the good in every single body.”

— Britney Helms, Terrance Gore's Wife

What’s next

The Royals plan to continue honoring Terrance Gore's memory throughout the season, including further tributes and events involving his family.

The takeaway

Terrance Gore's untimely passing has left a deep impact on the Kansas City Royals organization and community. The tribute allowed his loved ones, teammates, and fans to come together and celebrate his life, while also highlighting the importance of family, community, and the positive influence he had on those around him.