Ken MacKenzie, Standout Pitcher for 1962 Mets, Dies at 89

MacKenzie, a Yale graduate and former coach, was the only pitcher with a winning record on the Mets' 1962 team.

• Ken MacKenzie, the only pitcher with a winning record on the 1962 New York Mets, has died at the age of 89.
• MacKenzie had a career ERA of 4.80 in 128 relief appearances over six seasons with the Milwaukee Braves, the Mets, St. Louis, San Francisco, and Houston.
• Following his playing career, MacKenzie coached Yale's baseball team from 1969 to 1978.
• MacKenzie was a graduate of Yale, where he captained the baseball team and was second-team All-Ivy League in hockey.
• Nine players remain alive from the 1962 Mets team.

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