He was part of the 1969 World Series-winning Miracle Mets.
World Series
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He had a reputation for toughness and endurance.
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He pitched for four straight World Series teams from 1975 to 1978.
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He was a coach with the Braves and Phillies for their 1995 and 2008 World Series wins.
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He had World Series wins both as a player in 1969, and as a coach in 1986.
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He was the first Puerto Rican pitcher to win the Cy Young Award.
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His enduring skill and stamina made him the second oldest first-time All-Star in history.
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He won 16 consecutive Gold Glove Awards and was an 18-time All-Star.
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He also played for the Yankees, Cubs, and Cardinals.
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He helped popularize the split-finger fastball.
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