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Former Mets World Series hero Jerry Koosman dies at 83

Published by USA TODAY Sports on November 1, 2026 at 2:10 PM ET

Workhorse left-hander and two-time All-Star Jerry Koosman helped lead the New York Mets to an unexpected World Series title in 1969.

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