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The only surviving legendary of the 1969 Miracle Mets passes away after suffering an Alzheimer’s fight

September 14, 2024ChrisLeave a Comment

After a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, Buddy Harrelson, the shortstop who fought Pete Rose and contributed to the 1969 Miracle Mets, died at a hospice house in East Northport, Long Island, the team announced Thursday morning. “He was a skilled defender and spark plug on the 1969 Miracle Mets,” Mets owner Steve Cohen and his with […]

MET LIFE I grew up in New York and played with Pete Alonso in college

May 26, 2024ChrisLeave a Comment

Bader’s life and career have both come full circle to land him on the New York Mets with a former college teammate. The 29-year-old was born in Bronxville, New York, and went on to play college baseball with Pete Alonso at Florida. The duo were known as the “Diesel Brothers” during their time playing for […]