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George II

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21. He was a favorite in NY the first day he stepped out of the dugout at Shea Stadium.

Reply to FSogol (Original post)

Thu Mar 29, 2018, 11:35 AM

Mar 2018

I don't think there was a person in baseball, even his opponents, who didn't like him.

Quick story - years ago we were in Manhattan for an event not far from his restaurant, Rusty's. The event was cancelled so we went to have a quick dinner and a couple of beers at the bar.

Of course, the television had the Mets playing against Montreal. Well, it was the bottom of the ninth and the Mets were trailing. Out comes Rusty to pinch hit. What did he do? Hit a home run to win the game, and the place went CRAZY! Of all places to be for that.

Sad that he's now gone, we all loved him.

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Rusty Staub passed away at age 73. [View all] FSogol Mar 2018 OP

K & R for visibility malaise Mar 2018 #1

The Red Rooster ProfessorGAC Mar 2018 #2

DU rec... SidDithers Mar 2018 #3

Very cool. n/t FSogol Mar 2018 #4

mine was too! blockhead Mar 2018 #27

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

RIP Mr. Staub The Polack MSgt Mar 2018 #6

One of my childhood heroes Mr. Ected Mar 2018 #7

Sounds like a great guy SHRED Mar 2018 #8

Thank you. He was a man worthy of praise. mountain grammy Mar 2018 #9

Is my memory faulty, or did he not also play for the Astros as well? CanonRay Mar 2018 #10

Yes from 1963-1968. FSogol Mar 2018 #11

Clendenon was later traded to the Mets that year and was the World Series MVP.... George II Mar 2018 #23

Don't you mean Tommie Agee? amb123 Mar 2018 #26

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

RIP, Rusty Staub gademocrat7 Mar 2018 #12

Rusty passes on Major League Baseball's Opening Day. His day. oasis Mar 2018 #13

What great timing malaise Mar 2018 #16

I have no doubt he'll get the appropriate tribute at every stadium. oasis Mar 2018 #18

He was a Detroit Tiger for a few years. louis-t Mar 2018 #14

Detroit Tigers too, 76 to 78. What a hitter he was. irisblue Mar 2018 #15

I saw him play with the Astros. Great hitter. kairos12 Mar 2018 #17

Rest in Peace Mr. Staub. nt Javaman Mar 2018 #19

For anyone who might be interested... Different Drummer Mar 2018 #20

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

RIP Le Grand Orange! Marty Marzipan Mar 2018 #22

Saw him play for the OKC 89ers bigbrother05 Mar 2018 #25

A Detroit Tiger too! DownriverDem Mar 2018 #29

Twenty-three years in the game is a heck of an accomplishment itself. His post baseball life... marble falls Mar 2018 #31

I remember him .... LenaBaby61 Mar 2018 #32

I met Rusty when he was a Met and he was really nice. nt TeamPooka Mar 2018 #33

Had no idea about the foundation, thanks for posting this n/t hibbing Mar 2018 #34

He was a great ball player sellitman Mar 2018 #35