Jerry Koosman passes away at 83
By: Bill Ladson | Published: 2026-11-01 19:06:53 | Source: www.mlb.com
Jerry Koosman, perhaps the best left-handed pitcher in Mets history, passed away on Sunday. He was 83 years old.
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During his 12 years with New York from 1967-78, Koosman won 140 games, posted a 3.09 ERA and had a 21-win season in ’76. Starting in 1968, Koosman teamed with Tom Seaver to form a great duo atop the Mets’ rotation, until Seaver was traded to the Reds at the June 1977 Trade…
