New York Mets legend Bud Harrelson dies

New York Mets has two titles in its long history World Series,the first was in 1969 and the other in 1986. Both had to be done Bud Herrelsonlegend of the capital’s institution, who died this Wednesday, January 10, at the age of 79 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

New York organization remembers member of its Hall of Fame with two emotional posts in the forest

“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Bud Harrelson.“, the text says publication made by Metz in X.

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Harrelson was part of the New York Mets’ only World Series titles.

Harrelson He made his debut as a player in 1965 with New York Mets. He remained there for 12 seasons until 1977 and then had a brief stint at Philadelphia Phillies and then end his career Texas Rangers after the end of the 1980 campaign.

In 1969 he played a key role in winning the first championship World Series in history New York Mets and 17 years later he was crowned again, but this time as a third-line coach, which earned him a spot in the national team. New York Hall of Fame.

WITH Metz He played 1,322 games in which he had 1,029 hits, 123 doubles, 45 triples and 6 home runs. However, he distinguished himself most in defense, as he won Golden glove in 1971 and participated in two Star games.