Backbone of a young Mets team who captured the heart of New York City," Mets owner Steve Cohen and wife Alex said. With Grote nurturing a young pitching staff led by Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman and Gary Gentry, the Mets overtook the Chicago Cubs and moved into first place for the first time in their history.
He was the glue that kept the staff together," former Mets leftfielder Cleon Jones mentioned. Grote played 16 major league seasons and batted .252 with 39 homers and 404 RBIs, including pivotal performances in the 1969 season.
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