Jerry Grote, the longtime catcher for the New York Mets, passed away today at the age of 81, leaving behind a rich legacy both on and off the field. A key figure in the Mets’ history, Grote was known not just for his defensive skills, but also for his leadership and determination during some of […]
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Jerry Grote, a two-time All-Star and member of the 1969 Miracle New York Mets, died Sunday afternoon at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute in Austin, Texas, the team announced. He was 81. Grote is a member of the Mets Hall of Fame. “We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Jerry Grote,” […]
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Saturday’s Mets loss was somewhat blunted by a ceremony honoring the 1969 World Series winners that everyone agreed was tasteful and well done; legendary Mets broadcaster Gary Cohen said it “brought a tear” to his eye. But it turns out that the Mets screwed that up, too, listing Jim Gosger and Jesse Hudson as […]
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FLUSHING, N.Y., June 29, 2024 – The New York Mets today announced the club has added memorial uniform patches honoring the lives of Jerry Grote and Willie Mays. The patches will be debut prior to today’s 4:10 p.m. game vs. Houston. Grote’s family will be on hand today at Citi Field to celebrate his career and […]
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Jerry Grote, a two-time All-Star and member of the 1969 Miracle New York Mets, died Sunday afternoon at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute in Austin, Texas, the team announced. He was 81. Grote is a member of the Mets Hall of Fame. “We are incredibly saddened to hear about the passing of Jerry Grote,” Mets […]
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