Jerry Koosman Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
JERRY KOOSMAN
Born: December 23, 1942 in Appleton, Minnesota
Baseball Career: First Game: April 14, 1967; Final Game: August 21, 1985 Bat: Right Throw: Left Height: 6' 2" Weight: 205 Awards and Achievements: Named NL Rookie Pitcher of the Year by The Sporting News (1968) Jerry Koosman This article was written by Irv Goldfarb and is presented in part, courtesy of the Society for American Baseball Research It has become almost legend, though in reality there are a few different versions of the story: In March of 1966, three New York Mets farmhands, all going by the name of Jerry, set out from Atlanta on their way to minor league training camp in Homestead, Florida. Jerry Johnson sat between the driver, Jerry Wild, and the car's owner, who was fast asleep in the passenger seat. While motoring through Athens, Georgia, they were blind-sided by a woman rushing back from her lunch break. The Jerrys' car was ruined. Suddenly stranded far from their destination, the three pitchers needed a ride. The owner of the car first called his father, who promised to wire him some money for a new one; then a call went out to Mets farm director Joe McDonald, requesting an additional $50. When the cash arrived, a used car was located and the players continued on toward their baseball careers.Frankly, the player who had called McDonald wasn't performing all that well; a left-hander, he had combined for a 5-13 record at two different stops in 1965. "We didn't think he was much of a prospect," McDonald admitted later. "He threw hard, but he didn't have a breaking ball." However, just as the Mets were on the verge of releasing him, McDonald remembered the $50 loan. He decided he'd take the money out of the player's paycheck, then let the lefty go once the debt was paid. But thanks to a new pitch learned that winter, and markedly better results on the mound, the Mets decided they'd let him stay.And on a crisp fall afternoon in October 1969, when a Davey Johnson fly ball landed softly in the glove of Cleon Jones, the lefty on the mound turned in delight and jumped into the arms of catcher Jerry Grote. The Mets' decision to keep him had paid off, and in return, Jerry Koosman had helped lead the New York Mets to one of the biggest upsets in World Series history.
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JERRY "KOOSE" KOOSMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL - HFSID 290523The World Series Champion New York Met signs a Rawlings Official Ball National League, signed in blue ink in the sweet spot, sealed in PSA/DNA cube with authentication label and an overall grade of 8. Baseball signed: "Jerry Koosman".Sale Price $225.00
$250.00
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JERRY "KOOSE" KOOSMAN - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH - HFSID 65873hotograph signed: "Jerry Koosman". B/w, 8x10. Koosman led the International League in strikeouts in 1967, and in 1968 emerged as the Mets' lefthanded ace. He was NL Rookie Pitcher of the Year and runner-up to Johnny Bench for Rookie of the Year.
Sale Price $108.00
$120.00
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JERRY "KOOSE" KOOSMAN - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 21164Sporting News trading card for the 1969 World Series signed by Koosman in blue ink Trading/sports card signed: "Jerry Koosman". B/w, 2½x3½. Career bio on verso. Jerry Koosman (b.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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JERRY "KOOSE" KOOSMAN - TRADING/SPORTS CARD SIGNED - HFSID 325732The MLB pitcher signs his 1983 Donruss sports card in blue ink Trading/sports card signed: "Jerry Koosman" in blue ink. 2½x3½ 1983 Donruss trading card featuring photo of Koosman on front and player stats on verso. Jerry Koosman (b.
Sale Price $90.00
$100.00
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THE 1969 NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1989 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 136466"The Miracle Mets". Signed by 17 members of the 1969 World Champion New York Mets. Official National League William D.
Sale Price $1,105.00
$1,300.00
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THE 1969 NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1989 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 144785Signed by the 1969 World Champions!
Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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THE 1969 NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 13647417 members of the 1969 "Miracle Mets" sign a baseball.
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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THE 1969 NEW YORK METS - HELMET SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 286829Mets batting helmet signed by 23 members of the World Championship team Helmet signed by 23 team members: Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Donn Clendenon (adding "69 W. S. MVP"), Jerry Grote, Jerry Koosman, J. C.
Sale Price $1,105.00
$1,300.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - ANNOTATED BASEBALL SIGNED CIRCA 1976 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 147732Official National League baseball signed by 30 players and coaches. Signers include Tom Seaver and Joe Torre, and several members of the 1969 "Miracle Mets.…"
Sale Price $450.00
$500.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1974 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 147722Manager Yogi Berra signs this baseball's sweet-spot. Twenty-eight other Mets have signed, including several heroes of the 1969 and 1973 teams.
Sale Price $637.50
$750.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1976 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 156946THE NEW YORK METS - BASEBALL SIGNED CIRCA 1976 CO-SIGNED BY: JOE TORRE, EDDIE "THE WALKING MAN" YOST, MIKE VAIL, JOHN "THE HAMMER" MILNER, ROY STAIGER, LEON "BROWNIE" BROWN, JOE "COBRA JOE" FRAZIER, BRUCE ARMAND BOISCLAIR, KEN "DAFFY" SANDERS, BOB MYRICK, MIKE PHILLIPS, JAY KLEVEN, JERRY "KO…"
Sale Price $595.00
$700.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1977 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 147723Manager Joe Torre and 22 of his players have signed this National League baseball.
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL CIRCA 1977 WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 156947Manager Joe Torre, baseball immortal Willie Mays (the hitting coach), and 23 players sign a National League baseball.
Sale Price $935.00
$1,100.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - AUTOGRAPHED SIGNED BASEBALL WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 327154Signatures from 20 of the New York Mets in blue ink on an Official Rawlings Baseball honoring Shea Stadium!
Sale Price $765.00
$900.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - BOOK SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 291199Vintage copy of George Vecsey's baseball classic, Joy in Mudville, signed by 27 Mets players and coaches. Signers include Hall of Famers Berra, Ryan and Seaver. Except for the late Gil Hodges and Tug McGraw, every regular has signed the book.
Sale Price $807.50
$950.00
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THE NEW YORK METS - LITHOGRAPH SIGNED WITH CO-SIGNERS - HFSID 327166Lithograph of the legendary Shea Stadium signed by 26 early New York Mets. Also signed by lithograph artist Murray Tinkleman!
Sale Price $382.50
$425.00
