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Mets World Series hero Jerry Koosman dies at 83
Jerry Koosman, a former New York Mets pitcher, died at 83 in Osceola, Wisconsin, the team said.
The Mets said he had been battling multiple illnesses.
Koosman made his major-league debut in 1967 and became a full-time starting pitcher the next season.
He helped the Mets win the 1969 World Series, starting twice against the Baltimore Orioles, including the deciding Game 5.
He pitched a complete game in that win, allowing three runs.
Koosman won 140 games for the Mets, the most by a left-handed pitcher in team history.
The team inducted him into its Hall of Fame in 1989 and retired his No.
36 in 2021.
Jerry Koosman, a former New York Mets pitcher and World Series hero, died at 83.
The Mets said he died Sunday morning in Osceola, Wisconsin, after battling multiple illnesses.
Koosman made two starts in the 1969 World Series, including the Game 5 clincher against the Baltimore Orioles.
He played for the Mets, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies before retiring after the 1985 season.
The Mets inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 1989 and retired his No. 36 in 2021.
- Who
- Jerry Koosman, former New York Mets pitcher and two-time All-Star.
- What
- He died at 83. The Mets announced his death.
- When
- Sunday morning, November 1, 2026.
- Where
- Osceola, Wisconsin.
- Why
- The Mets said he had battled multiple illnesses.
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The Mets signed Koosman after discovering him pitching for the United States Army.
Koosman made his major-league debut.
Koosman made two starts in the World Series, including the Game 5 clincher against the Baltimore Orioles.
Koosman retired after playing for the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Mets inducted Koosman into their Hall of Fame.
The Mets retired Koosman's No. 36.
Koosman died in Osceola, Wisconsin, at 83.
- Age at death
- 83
- Death location
- Osceola, Wisconsin
- World Series
- Made two starts for the Mets in 1969
- Career record
- 222-209
- Career ERA
- 3.36
- Retired number
- No. 36, retired by the Mets in 2021
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Jerry Koosman, World Series winner and key pitcher for the 1969 'Miracle' Mets, dies at 83
Mets legend Jerry Koosman dies at 83: Pitcher helped New York win 1969 World Series
Former Mets World Series hero Jerry Koosman dies at 83
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We are saddened to share the news that Jerry Koosman has passed away. We send our thoughts and prayers to his family.