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  • Jerry Koosman, Miracle Mets hero, dead at 83

    11/01/2026 11:16:14 AM PST · by DFG · 7 replies
    NY Post ^ | 11/01/2026 | Justin Tasch
    Jerry Koosman, the legendary Mets southpaw who helped lead the franchise to its first World Series title in 1969, died Sunday morning, the team said. He was 83 years old. Koosman was battling multiple illnesses, according to Jay Horwitz. He was surrounded by family in Osceola, Wis. Koosman was the winning pitcher in Game 2 of the 1969 World Series after the Orioles took Game 1, and he also won the Game 5 clincher. A two-time All-Star, Koosman, whose No. 36 is retired by the Mets, had a 3.09 regular-season ERA across 12 seasons with the club. He also had...