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Ultimate Mets Database - Jerry Koosman
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Jerry Koosman's Mets number retirement is finally here
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Jerry koosman hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy
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Mets to retire pitcher Jerry Koosman's number next season
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At least it's colorful
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Thrilled to be 'joining a great crew,' Jerry Koosman, 78, has
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Mets to retire Jerry Koosman's No. 36 in June - Newsday
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Mets to Retire Jerry Koosman's Jersey - The New York Times
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Mets Retire Legendary Pitcher Jerry Koosman's No. 36 - Sports
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How New York Mets signed pitcher Jerry Koosman thanks to eagle
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Keith Hernandez Caught Off Guard By Jersey Retirement, Reveals
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Mets to retire Koosman's number — Queens Daily Eagle
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Mets] No. 16 and No. 18: Forever enshrined in Mets history. Next
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56 of the month: Hank Bauer
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Jerry Koosman's No 36 to be retired by Mets in June