Jerry Koosman, hero of the 1969 'Miracle' Mets World Series championship run, dead at 83

New York Mets legend Jerry Koosman died Sunday at age 83, the team announced.

Koosman was the winning pitcher in Game 5 of the 1969 World Series, which gave the franchise its first World Series title. That year's squad was dubbed both the "Amazin'" and "Miracle" Mets.

Longtime team employee Jay Horwitz said on social media Koosman had been battling "multiple illnesses."

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