Mets Great Rusty Staub Passes at 73

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Longtime Met Rusty Staub has passed away at the age of 73.

He had two different stints with the Mets, including a four year run with the team in the early 1970’s that included a trip to the World Series in 1973.  Staub hit .423 in the series and also connected on a homerun.

“I was honored to be there.  I made that catch in Game 4 of the playoffs against Cincinnati and as the expression goes, ‘Other than for the chipped tooth, the concussion and the separated shoulder it was a hell of a play,” Staub told the “WOR Sports Zone” in 2017,

The second stint came at the end of his career, when he played another five seasons at Shea Stadium in the early 80’s.  Staub also spent time with the Houston Astros, Montreal Expos, Detroit Tigers and Texas Rangers.

“I’m actually very pleased to have played in an era I did play in.  I thought it was a great time for the game,” Staub said.

In addition to his play, he founded “The Rusty Staub Foundation” to help children live productive lives while giving aid to the hungry.  The foundation has raised more than $17 million for charities that share their mission.  Staub has also raised money on behalf of the families of fallen firefighters and police officers.

Staub played 23 years in the Major Leagues, hitting .279 and blasting 292 career homeruns.  He also drove in 1,466 runs.


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