Former Mets LHP Jerry Koosman dead at 83

Former New York Mets left-handed pitcher Jerry Koosman passed away on Sunday at age 83 following an extended illness. A team spokesman confirmed that Koosman died of multiple illnesses after being sick for about a year. Koosman famously teamed with Hall of Fame right-hander Tom Seaver to form a dominant rotation, helping guide the 1969 Miracle Mets to a World Series title.

Over a durable 19-year Major League Baseball career with the Mets, Twins, White Sox, and Phillies, Koosman compiled a 222-209 record, a 3.36 ERA, and 2,556 strikeouts. He threw a complete game to clinch Game 5 of the 1969 World Series and had his No. 36 retired by the Mets in 2021.