Bud Harrelson was a shortstop, coach and manager for the New York Mets who won two World Series with the team, one as a player and one as a coach.
- Died: January 11, 2024 (Who else died on January 11?)
- Details of death: Died in East Northport, New York of Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 79.
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Bud Harrelson’s legacy
Born Derrel “Bud” Harrelson in Hayward, California, the future baseball legend would eventually forge his legacy on the opposite side of the country. He signed with the New York Mets in 1963 and was brought up to the majors two years later, when the team was still struggling to win. He became a mainstay of their infield, playing shortstop for 13 years and going to two World Series with the team as a player, including their legendary “Miracle Mets” victory in 1969. Harrelson was also a two-time All-Star Team selection in 1970 and 1971, and he won a Gold Glove in 1971.
Post-retirement, Harrelson again joined the Mets, this time as a coach. He coached the team for their World Series-winning season in 1986, winning his second Series and going to his third overall, then stepped up as team manager during the 1990 and 1991 seasons. In 2000, Harrelson became part owner of the Long Island Ducks, an independent league team.
Harrelson was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1986. In 2018, the Ducks retired his number, #3. He is also in the Suffolk Sports Hall of Fame.
Tributes to Bud Harrelson
Full obituary: NorthJersey.com
