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Jerry Grote Speaks About Catching

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Joe Janish

During my time at Citi Field yesterday, I had the chance to speak with former Mets catcher Jerry Grote. A big thrill for me, since he, Thurman Munson, John Stearns, and Johnny Bench were the four men who inspired me … Continue reading →

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12 DUPACR: John Stearns

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Joe Janish

With 12 Days Until Pitchers And Catchers Report, we honor former #12 John Stearns. Why Stearns? If you are a loyal MetsToday reader, you know I have a special place in my heart for all catchers. Stearns in particular was … Continue reading →

15 DUPACR: Jerry Grote

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Joe Janish

Loyal readers of MetsToday know that I’m a catcher. Do you know why I’m a catcher? Because when I first became aware of baseball (thanks to WOR and WPIX), in the mid-1970s, my two favorite players were Thurman Munson and … Continue reading →

Posted in Spring Training Countdown | Tagged jerry grote, nolan ryan, thurman munson, tom seaver | 4 Comments

1969 Mets Game 123: Win Over Dodgers

Posted on August 25, 2009 by Joe Janish

Mets 7 Dodgers 4 The love-hate relationship between Ron Swoboda and the Shea faithful continues. Swoboda swatted a screwball from the hand of Jim Brewer with the bases juiced in the seventh to send home three runners and give the … Continue reading →

Posted in Mets 1969 Games | Tagged 1969, art shamsky, ed kranepool, ernie banks, gary gentry, gil hodges, jerry grote, jim brewer, maury wills, ron swoboda, willie davis | 6 Comments

Red Murff Passes

Posted on November 29, 2008 by Joe Janish

Red Murff, the New York Mets scout who discovered Nolan Ryan, died at the age of 87 in a Tyler, Texas nursing home on Friday. The former Milwaukee Braves pitcher had a brief Major League career in the 1950s — … Continue reading →

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