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In reply to the discussion: Rusty Staub passed away at age 73. [View all]mountain grammy
(26,661 posts)9. Thank you. He was a man worthy of praise.
From the NY Mets:
The Mets family suffered another loss earlier today when Daniel Rusty Staub passed away in a West Palm Beach Hospital after an illness. He was almost as well known for his philanthropic work as he was for his career as a baseball player, which spanned 23 seasons. There wasnt a cause he didnt champion. Rusty helped children, the poor, the elderly and then there was his pride and joy The New York Police and Fire Widows and Childrens Benefit Fund. A six-time All-Star, he is the only player in major league history to have collected at least 500 hits with four different teams. The entire Mets organization sends its deepest sympathy to his brother, Chuck, and sisters Sue Tully and Sally Johnson. He will be missed by everyone.
My sentiments too.. rest in peace, Mr. Staub. A life well lived.
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Rest in peace. He was playing for the Mets at the first baseball game I ever saw, in 1977
shenmue
Mar 2018
#5
Oh geez, he was a star on and off the field. I also saw Rusty during my first Mets game live....
Old Vet
Mar 2018
#30
Clendenon was later traded to the Mets that year and was the World Series MVP....
George II
Mar 2018
#23
Damn, here I am going on about how I can still see those catches, and I have the wrong guy!!!
George II
Mar 2018
#28
Man, 500 hits with 4 different teams. Always had his fans saying he should be in HOF.
chelsea0011
Mar 2018
#24
He was a favorite in NY the first day he stepped out of the dugout at Shea Stadium.
George II
Mar 2018
#21
Twenty-three years in the game is a heck of an accomplishment itself. His post baseball life...
marble falls
Mar 2018
#31