Jerry Koosman, who got final out in the 1969 Miracle Mets' World Series victory, dies at 83

Jerry Koosman, the All-Star left-handed pitcher who recorded the final out in the New York Mets' historic 1969 World Series victory over the Baltimore Orioles, died on Sunday at the age of 83. Mets spokesman Jay Horwitz confirmed that Koosman had been ill for approximately a year and passed away from multiple illnesses in Osceola, Wisconsin, surrounded by his children. Koosman was a key figure in the 'Miracle Mets' championship run, one of baseball's most celebrated underdog stories.