Where did Jerry Koosman grow up?

Where did Jerry Koosman grow up?

Jerome Martin Koosman was born December 23, 1942 on a farm in Appleton, Minnesota. As a child he left hander went ice fishing and played baseball in their family’s hay loft with his brother.

Did Jerry Koosman make it to the Hall of Fame?

Koosman was inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame in 1989.

What pitches did Jerry Koosman throw?

Jerry – I threw a fastball and curveball. They taught me to throw the slider and changeup in the minors and instructional league. John – You made your major league debut on April 14, 1967 in Philadelphia against the Phillies when you relieved your starter Jack Fisher in the bottom of the third inning trailing 4-0.

When did koosman retire?

Delivered to your inbox every Wednesday. Koosman spent 12 years in Queens before he was traded to the Minnesota Twins in December 1978. He went on to play for White Sox and Phillies and retired after the 1985 season with a 3.36 career ERA and 222-209 record over 612 games.