MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL is mourning the loss of Jim Marshall, who has died aged 94 following a short illness.
The former New York Mets star’s passing, which occurred on Monday, was sadly announced by the franchise’s VP of alumni relations, Jay Horowitz.
Former New York Mets star Jim Marshall has died aged 94[/caption]
In a post on X, Horowitz sadly wrote: “Jim Marshall, the oldest living Met, passed away last night after a short illness.”
MLB fans were quick to pay tribute to the late Marshall, with one saying: “RIP.”
Another said: “Prayers for his soul.”
And another said: “RIP, Mr Marshall.”
One remarked: “Such sad news. Condolences to his family and friends.”
Another chimed in: “We’ve lost a ton of 62 ‘Mets this year and last.”
Marshall’s passing means there are now only six players left from the Mets’ first-ever team, which was formed in 1962.
Galen Cisco, Cliff Cook and John DeMerit, all 89, are still alive.
Marshall spent five seasons playing in the MLB and transitioned to coaching after his playing career was over[/caption]
As are 88-year-olds Rick Herrscher and Jay Hook, and the 87-year-old Craig Anderson.
The late Marshall played 17 games as an outfielder for the Mets during his five seasons in MLB.
Reflecting on his time with the franchise earlier this year, he told the New York Post: “They loved a loser.
“It was a special place, a special time. It was unlike anywhere else I had ever been.
“They treated us great. Everyone was so enthusiastic. I could never forget all of that.”
