Joe Pignatano, last living coach from ‘69 Miracle Mets, passed away this morning in Naples, FL from dementia at age 92, won World Series in '59 & '69

[basquebromance]

Pignatano played for the 1962 Mets, and was the Mets’ bullpen coach from 1968-1981. Also known for growing a veggie garden in the bullpen at Shea

 

[22lcidw]

1969....First year of division play. Winners of East and West Divisions met in a best of five game series in each league for the right to go to the World Series. The Cubs were great that year but faltered.