Prominent Atlanta Attorney Herschel Bloom Dies at 82

Bloom was a longtime assistant coach for the East Cobb Yankees baseball team.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 8:15pm

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Herschel Bloom, a prominent Atlanta attorney known for his passion for baseball, has died at the age of 82. Bloom served as an assistant coach for the East Cobb Yankees, a club team for older high school players, for 32 years.

Why it matters

Bloom's dedication to the East Cobb Yankees reflected his lifelong love of baseball and his commitment to mentoring young athletes in the Atlanta community. His passing marks the end of an era for the local baseball program he helped shape over three decades.

The details

Bloom, who wore a Yankees baseball cap as one of his signature looks, was deeply involved with the East Cobb Yankees club team, serving as an assistant coach for 32 years. Friends and colleagues described his loyalty to the team and his passion for the sport of baseball.

  • Herschel Bloom passed away on January 29, 2026.

The players

Herschel Bloom

A prominent Atlanta attorney who served as an assistant coach for the East Cobb Yankees baseball team for 32 years.

East Cobb Yankees

A club baseball team for older high school players in the Atlanta area that Bloom was deeply involved with as an assistant coach.

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The takeaway

Herschel Bloom's lifelong passion for baseball and his decades-long commitment to mentoring young athletes through the East Cobb Yankees program left a lasting impact on the local sports community in Atlanta.