GROTE EYES A POP UP AT THE PLATE IN ’73 WS

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Date: October 13–21, 1973

Jerry Grote shed his mask in pursuit of a pop up hit by Oakland Athletic Jesus Alou during a game in the 1973 World Series. The Mets catcher started all seven outings of the Fall Classic, recording 67 putouts.

Tags: 1970s • 1973 season • Jerry Grote • Jesus Alou • postseason • world series

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