Jerry Grote
Baseball player and All-Star catcher
Born
1942
83 years ago
Died
April 7th, 2024
1 years ago — 82 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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A professional baseball player, primarily played as a catcher during a career that spanned from 1962 to 1972. Most of the career was spent with the New York Mets, contributing to the team's first World Series championship in 1969. Also played for the Houston Astros and the Chicago White Sox. Recognized for defensive skills and strong leadership on the field, earned a spot in the MLB All-Star Game in 1970.
Played a key role in the 1969 World Series championship with the New York Mets
Selected as an MLB All-Star in 1970
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