In the words of former Mets southpaw Jon Matlack, 'he was the best catcher I ever threw to. I don't think I ever shook him off once. I had the pleasure of being his roommate on the road for a few years. It's a sad day.'
Grote played in parts of 16 Major League seasons, with a 12-year run with the Mets from 1966-77. His excellent defense helped him secure the starting catcher role for most of his time with the team.
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