Mets Will Wear Memorial Patch for Jerry Koosman on 2027 Uniforms

Overview

• The Mets announced on Thursday that they will wear a memorial sleeve patch for Jerry Koosman on both home and road uniforms throughout the 2027 season.
• Koosman died on Nov. 1 in Osceola, Wisconsin, at age 83 after battling multiple illnesses and he was surrounded by family, the team said.
• The club said the patch’s visual design and any related ceremony dates will be revealed at a later time.
• Koosman is the Mets’ winningest left‑hander with 140 wins, was a two‑time All‑Star, helped win the 1969 World Series with victories in Games 2 and 5, was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1989, and had No. 36 retired in 2021.
• The uniform tribute continues the franchise’s recent practice of season‑long patches, following the 2026 memorial patch for former manager Davey Johnson, and it signals the team’s plan to keep Koosman’s legacy visible to fans and players next season.