Jerry Koosman pitched in the major leagues from 1967 to 1985, beginning with twelve seasons for the New York Mets and later pitching for the Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies. He was an All-Star in 1968 and 1969 and won the 1969 World Series with the Mets, who retired his number 36 and inducted him into the team's Hall of Fame.