Jerry Koosman, 1969 Mets World Series pitcher, dies at 83
Sport · First reported 1 Nov, 18:45 · Updated 19:04
Jerry Koosman, a pitcher on the Mets’ 1969 World Series-winning team, died Sunday at 83, the team announced. He played 12 seasons for New York, and the Mets retired his No. 36 in 2021.
- Koosman was the winning pitcher in Game 5 of the 1969 World Series, the clinching game in which the Mets defeated the Orioles 5-3.
- He spent 12 seasons with the Mets and 19 seasons in the major leagues; his career also included the Twins, White Sox and Phillies.
- The Mets retired Koosman’s No. 36 in 2021. The team said he died Sunday, aged 83.
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- Age at death
- 83
- 1969 World Series
- Winning pitcher in Game 5; the Mets won 5-3
- Mets tenure
- 12 seasons
- Mets number
- No. 36 retired in 2021
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