Joan Whitney Payson, the original owner of the New York Mets, died from a stroke at the age of 72 in 1975:
Cause of death
Joan Whitney Payson died from a stroke in 1975 at the age of 72. She had been an invalid for several years before entering the hospital in mid-June.
Known for
Payson was the principal owner of the Mets and was a familiar figure at the team, often seen wearing a floppy hat or blue and orange baseball cap. She was also involved in many other civic causes, racing stables, and art galleries.
Mets history
In 1961, Payson received approval to create the Mets as a replacement for the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants.
