Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Mets to honor Koosman with jersey patch in 2027

The New York Mets on Thursday announced that the club will wear a memorial patch in honor of Jerry Koosman on the sleeve of its home and road uniforms during the 2027 season. Koosman passed away earlier this week at…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 6:11 PM
Mets to honor Koosman with jersey patch in 2027
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Mets will wear a memorial uniform sleeve patch honoring Jerry Koosman during the 2027 season.
  • Jerry Koosman passed away earlier in the week at age 83 in Osceola, Wisconsin.
  • The left-hander won two games during the 1969 World Series to help the Mets secure their first championship.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Mets announced that the team will honor the late Jerry Koosman by wearing a memorial patch on the sleeves of their home and road uniforms throughout the 2027 season. Koosman passed away earlier this week at the age of 83 in Osceola, Wisconsin, and the specific design of the tribute patch will be unveiled at a later date.

Koosman remains the winningest left-handed pitcher in franchise history, totaling 140 victories across his tenure from 1967 to 1978. A key figure in the Mets' 1969 World Series championship, Koosman earned victories in Games 2 and 5 of the series, and his No. 36 was retired by the club in 2021.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.