Jerry Koosman, an All-Star left-hander who got the final out of the Miracle Mets' shocking 1969 World Series victory over the Baltimore Orioles, died Sunday. He was 83.
Former All-Star left-handed pitcher Jerry Koosman, best remembered for recording the final out of the Miracle Mets' 1969 World Series championship, passed away on Sunday at the age of 83. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz announced that Koosman died of multiple illnesses in Osceola, Wisconsin, following an extended illness.
Koosman pitched 19 seasons in the major leagues, amassing a 222-209 career record with 140 complete games and 33 shutouts. During the 1969 World Series victory against the Baltimore Orioles, Koosman delivered two crucial wins, including a complete-game five-hitter in Game 5. The Mets subsequently retired his No. 36 jersey in 2021.
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