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Jerry Koosman, dead at 83

Yesterday, the baseball world learned of the passing of Jerry Koosman, a member of both the 1969 World Champion and 1973 National League Champion New York Mets, at 83 year old. Koosman, a member of the Mets Hall of Fame…

By Brian Salvatore · Amazin' Avenue

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 4:00 PM

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Former New York Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman has passed away at the age of 83.
Koosman won two games for the Mets during their historic 1969 World Series championship run.
He ranks third in Mets franchise history with 140 pitching wins.

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Former New York Mets pitcher and franchise legend Jerry Koosman has died at the age of 83. The left-hander played a central role during the Mets' first golden era, helping lead the team to the 1969 World Series championship and the 1973 National League pennant.

Koosman spent 12 seasons with the Mets, winning 140 games and earning two All-Star selections before finishing his career with the Twins, White Sox, and Phillies. The Mets inducted him into their Hall of Fame in 1989 and retired his number 36 in 2021.

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