Jerry Koosman, Mets pitcher, dies at 83

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Jerry Koosman, the pitcher who helped the New York Mets win their first World Series in 1969, has died at 83.

Jerry Koosman, the left-handed pitcher who led the New York Mets to their first World Series title in 1969, has died at 83. The team announced his death on Sunday. He was battling multiple illnesses and was surrounded by family in Osceola, Wisconsin, at the time of his death.

Koosman was a key member of the 'Miracle' Mets. He was the winning pitcher in Game 2 of the 1969 World Series after the Orioles took Game 1, and also won Game 5, which clinched the title. In 1969, Koosman earned his second consecutive All-Star selection while posting a 2.28 earned-run average, helping the Mets hold opponents to an NL-low 541 runs that season.

Across his 12 seasons with the Mets, Koosman achieved a 3.09 regular-season ERA. His number 36 is retired by the team. He also played for the Twins, White Sox and Phillies during his career. Jay Horwitz, the Mets' public relations director and team historian, said: 'The 1969 Mets had a multitude of heroes, but no one was bigger than Jerry Koosman, who passed away this morning after battling multiple illnesses.'

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Jerry Koosman, World Series winner and key pitcher for the 1969 'Miracle' Mets, dies at 83Jerry Koosmanm, a starting pitcher and key member of the New York Mets' first World Series title, has passed away at 83, the team announced on Sunday.Daily Mail Sport · 1 Nov, 19:49
Jerry Koosman, hero of the 1969 'Miracle' Mets World Series championship run, dead at 83Jerry Koosman won the decisive Game 5 of the 1969 World Series for the Miracle Mets. The left-hander spent 12 of his 19 MLB seasons in Queens.Fox News · 1 Nov, 18:50
Jerry Koosman, Miracle Mets hero, dead at 83Jerry Koosman, the legendary Mets southpaw who helped lead the franchise to its first World Series title in 1969, died Sunday morning.New York Post · 1 Nov, 18:45

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