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Jerry Koosman, a key player in the New York Mets' 1969 World Series victory, passed away at the age of 83. He had been battling multiple illnesses. Koosman, who began his career with the Mets in 1967, was instrumental in the team's historic win against the Baltimore Orioles. He secured the title with a nine-inning performance in Game 5 of the World Series.
Koosman's contributions to the Mets extended beyond the 1969 season, as he also played a crucial role in the team's 1973 National League pennant win. He was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1989 and had his No. 36 jersey retired by the team in 2021.
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