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METS TO WEAR A MEMORIAL PATCH IN HONOR OF JERRY KOOSMAN

Hello! I am well aware I haven’t written in a while because I haven’t had anything to say. I did feel bad about not writing about Jerry’s passing, but the news came as I was out working for MI6 and…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 6:28 PM
METS TO WEAR A MEMORIAL PATCH IN HONOR OF JERRY KOOSMAN
Key Things to Know
  • The New York Mets will wear a memorial uniform patch honoring Jerry Koosman during the 2027 season.
  • Koosman passed away at age 83 in Osceola, Wisconsin.
  • Koosman won 140 games with the Mets, making him the winningest left-handed pitcher in franchise history.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The New York Mets announced that the team will wear a memorial patch honoring Jerry Koosman on their home and road uniforms throughout the 2027 season. The patch design will be revealed at a later date. Koosman passed away at age 83 surrounded by his family in Osceola, Wisconsin.

Koosman is the winningest left-hander in Mets history with 140 victories, and the franchise retired his No. 36 in 2021. He played a pivotal role in the club's 1969 World Series championship, securing wins in Game 2 and the series-clinching Game 5.

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