Jerry Koosman, who got final out in the 1969 Miracle Mets' World Series victory, dies at 83

1. 1962
   The Mets launch as an expansion franchise
2. Aug. 27, 1964
   Koosman signs with the Mets for $1,600
3. April 14, 1967
   Koosman makes his major league debut with 2 2/3 hitless relief innings at Philadelphia
4. 1968
   Koosman reaches the majors for good, throws a four-hit shutout at Dodger Stadium and finishes 19-12
5. 1969
   Koosman goes 17-9, helps the Mets win the World Series, getting the final out against Baltimore
6. 1973
   Koosman makes two World Series starts against Oakland, winning Game 5
7. December 1978
   The Mets trade Koosman to the Minnesota Twins

“We were so choked up with emotion we couldn’t talk.”