- Born
- Birth nameJerome Martin Koosman
- Nickname
- Kooz
- Height6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
- Jerry Koosman was born on December 23, 1942 in Appleton, Minnesota, USA. He was previously married to LaVonne Sorum.
- SpouseLaVonne Sorum(February 11, 1967 - 2003) (divorced, 3 children)
- Pitcher for the New York Mets (1967-1978), Minnesota Twins (1979-1981), Chicago White Sox (1981-1983) and Philadelphia Phillies (1984-1985).
- Member of 1969 World Series Champion New York Mets team. Member of 1973 National League Champion New York Mets team. Member of 1983 American League Western Division Champion Chicago White Sox team.
- Named to 1968 and 1969 National League All Star Teams.
- Was a two-time 20-game winner with 21 wins in 1976 with the Mets and 20 wins in 1979 with the Twins.
- Finished second to Johnny Bench for Rookie of the Year honors in 1968 after leading the Mets in victories with 19 and an earned run average of 2.08.
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