He did not return to the team , and died from cancer in January 1951 , aged 47 .
His health began to decline in 1949 , and Gerard took a leave of absence in November 1950 .
Gerard did not return to the team , and died from cancer in January 1951 , aged 47 .
His health began to decline in 1949 , and Gerard took a leave of absence in November 1950 .