Rusty Staub was beloved in New York, not only for his baseball acumen but his kindness and generosity. The longtime Mets OF/1B passed away this morning. He was 73.
He played nine seasons in New York (1972-1975, 1981-1985).
Former Mets and close friends Keith Hernandez and Ron Darling spoke to the media about Staub prior to the Mets scheduled home opener today at Citi Field. Fighting back tears, Hernandez told the media, “He could be tough as hell and as soft as a mushroom. It’s a tough day.”
MEDIA LINKS
New York Daily News
New York Post
New York Times
New York Mets official release
TWITTER REACTION
Ron on what Rusty Staub meant to him pic.twitter.com/chvuLGH2Y8
— SportsNet New York (@SNYtv) March 29, 2018
An emotional Keith Hernandez talks about his dear friend, Rusty Staub. #RIPRusty pic.twitter.com/JnnlSvmV4o
— New York Mets (@Mets) March 29, 2018
Saddened to hear about the passing of #Mets icon Rusty Staub. We'll always remember the laughs shared with him over the years. RIP, friend. pic.twitter.com/v1EV6K7Dur
— Yogi Berra Museum (@Yogi_Museum) March 29, 2018
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