Twice divorced, Grote is survived by his third wife, Cheryl; son Jeff; daughters Jennifer Jackson and Sandy Deloney; and step-daughter Laurel Leudecke, according to the Mets.

Gerald “Jerry” Wayne Grote, the starting catcher on the 1969 World Series champion New York Mets and longtime staple at Shea Stadium, died Sunday. He was 81. During his time in Queens, Grote ...

Jeff Grote and Jennifer Jackson; six grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. Grote thrived on the enthusiasm of Mets fans and, in his contentious way, contrasted their support with that of ...

Jerry Grote, a two-time All-Star and member of the 1969 Miracle New York Mets, died Sunday afternoon at the Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute in Austin, Texas, the team announced. He was 81 ...

Notably, West also showcased his coaching prowess during his tenure with the Lakers from 1976-1979, leading the team to a commendable 145-101 record and secured three consecutive playoff appearances.