Avast ye scurvy dogs! The mighty Bud Harrelson, a fine matey of the Mets, be sailin' to Davy Jones' locker at 79.
2024-01-11
Avast ye! Sad tidings befall us, mateys! Bud Harrelson, a fine swashbuckler of the New York Mets, hath departed to Davy Jones' locker, may he rest in peace. Aye, the scurvy dog fought a fierce battle against the dread disease of Alzheimer's. Fair winds and following seas, dear Bud.
Bud Harrelson, a two-time All-Star shortstop and member of the World Series-winning New York Mets, has passed away at the age of 79, according to the team. Harrelson debuted with the Mets in 1965 and played for the team until 1977. He was a key player on the Mets' 1969 championship team. He also had stints with the Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers. The owner of the Mets, Steve Cohen, and his wife Alex expressed their sadness at Harrelson's passing, praising his skills as a defender and his contributions to the Miracle Mets. Harrelson holds the record for the most games played at shortstop in Mets history. He was also a coach for the Mets during their 1986 World Series victory, making him the only person to be in uniform for two championship-winning teams. The Harrelson family plans to announce a celebration of life for Bud at a later date. The former All-Star had been battling Alzheimer's disease. Harrelson had a successful career with the Mets, earning All-Star nods and MVP votes in multiple seasons. He also won a Gold Glove award in 1971. In his time with the Mets, he played 1,322 games and had a batting average of .234 with a .611 OPS. Harrelson also had a brief stint as the manager of the Mets in the early 1990s. For more sports coverage, follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.