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Dodger Blue
1 month ago
LA Dodgers

Former Dodgers catcher Jerry Grote Passes Away At 81

Jerry Grote, a former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher and key 1969 New York Mets World Series team member, passed away at 81.
Grote began his MLB career in 1963 with the Houston Colt .45s, was traded to the Mets in 1966, and had a successful career with both teams. [ more ]
Dodgers Nation
1 month ago
New York Mets

Former Dodgers Catcher Passes Away

Jerry Grote, former Los Angeles Dodgers catcher, passed away at 81 due to respiratory failure after a heart procedure.
Grote, known for his time with the Mets, was a significant figure in the team's history, especially during the 1969 'Miracle Mets' World Series win. [ more ]
www.amny.com
1 month ago
New York Mets

Jerry Grote, Mets Hall of Famer and 1969 World Series champ, dies at 81 | amNewYork

Jerry Grote, Mets Hall of Famer and defensive catcher from the 1969 World Series-winning team, passed away at age 81.
Grote was known for being an exceptional defensive catcher who played a crucial role in the success of the Mets during his time with the team. [ more ]
Newsday
1 month ago
New York Mets

Jerry Grote, catcher for 1969 World Series champion Mets, dies

Jerry Grote, a key figure in the 1969 World Series win for the Mets, passed away at age 81.
Grote played a significant role in transforming a struggling Mets team into champions through his catching abilities and leadership. [ more ]
Mets360
3 months ago
New York Mets

Going down memory lane with Darryl Strawberry and Doc Gooden

The author recounts their early memories of the Mets and their journey from winning the World Series in 1969 to struggling in the following years.
The author highlights the turnaround of the Mets in 1983 with the introduction of players like Keith Hernandez and Darryl Strawberry. [ more ]
ESPN.com
4 months ago
New York Mets

Harrelson, scrappy Mets SS who fought Rose, dies

Bud Harrelson, former New York Mets shortstop, has died at the age of 79 after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Harrelson was a key player in the Mets' miraculous 1969 World Series win and their championship victory in 1986.
Harrelson's greatest achievement in baseball was his decades of work with the Long Island Ducks, an independent minor league team he helped start and run. [ more ]
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