Longtime New York Mets catcher and four-time All-Famous person John Stearns has gave up the ghost following a bout with most cancers, the crew introduced on Friday morning. He was once 71.
Stearns was once the No. 2 general select by way of the Philadelphia Phillies within the 1973 novice draft. He was once traded to the Mets in 1974 and 3 years later, he performed his first complete season within the main leagues.
“We’re deeply saddened by way of the passing of former Met John Stearns.” – New York Mets
@Mets Tricky as nails participant throughout a brutal technology for the Metropolitans. Relaxation in peace.@Mets Tricky as nails participant throughout a brutal technology for the Metropolitans. Relaxation in peace.
@Mets Thank you John, for the arduous paintings and the 100% effort. Nice Met.@Mets Thank you John, for the arduous paintings and the 100% effort. Nice Met.
@Mets ??RIP to a really perfect catcher or even higher human being. Simply surreal I simply noticed him at OTD and now he’s long gone. Wow. My condolences to his circle of relatives…@Mets ????RIP to a really perfect catcher or even higher human being. Simply surreal I simply noticed him at OTD and now he’s long gone. Wow. My condolences to his circle of relatives…
Stearns loved the most productive spell of his occupation between 1977 and ‘82, hitting .265/.345/.382 in over 700 video games. He earned his 4 All-Famous person call-ups throughout that duration (1977, ‘79, ‘80, ‘82).
Accidents reduce his occupation quick, following which, he launched into a occupation as a trainer, scout, and supervisor.
He went directly to paintings for a number of organizations, together with the Brewers, Yankees, Blue Jays, Mariners, and a go back to his liked Mets. Stearns served because the Mets’ bench trainer in 2000 and 3rd base trainer the yr after.
To my technology of Met fanatics, John Stearns will ceaselessly be connected to his iconic “The monster is out of the cage” exclamation about Mike Piazza within the 2000 NLCS.
To my technology of Met fanatics, John Stearns will ceaselessly be connected to his iconic “The monster is out of the cage” exclamation about Mike Piazza within the 2000 NLCS.https://t.co/M8HPOzOUBh
“To my technology of Met fanatics, John Stearns will ceaselessly be connected to his iconic “The monster is out of the cage” exclamation about Mike Piazza within the 2000 NLCS.” – John DeMarsico
Mets fanatics from in all places the sector have taken to Twitter to pay homage and be offering their condolences.
@Mets “The monster is out of the cage.” Long gone too quickly @Mets “The monster is out of the cage.” Long gone too quickly ??
@Mets In point of fact a tragic day for me and the Mets Circle of relatives. R.I.P Dangerous Dude @Mets In point of fact a tragic day for me and the Mets Circle of relatives. R.I.P Dangerous Dude ??
@Mets R.I.P. He was once the primary Mets participant I met in particular person. He was once in truth sitting in a Mezzanine Field subsequent to us at outdated Shea looking at a sport whilst he was once at the DL. I take note he had a forged on. He was once really nice and spoke with us for a little.@Mets R.I.P. He was once the primary Mets participant I met in particular person. He was once in truth sitting in a Mezzanine Field subsequent to us at outdated Shea looking at a sport whilst he was once at the DL. I take note he had a forged on. He was once really nice and spoke with us for a little.
John Stearns was once provide at Mets Outdated Timers’ Day
John Stearns was once provide on the Mets Outdated Timers’ Day simplest 3 weeks in the past. He even stepped in for a swing of the bat ahead of the sport were given underway.
@Mets It was once a blessing to him and for all folks that he was once in a position to be on the Outdated Timers’ Day birthday celebration final month.
Relaxation in Peace, John.@Mets It was once a blessing to him and for all folks that he was once in a position to be on the Outdated Timers’ Day birthday celebration final month. Relaxation in Peace, John. https://t.co/c7Qcca7ivt
@Mets RIP Dangerous Dude. Very satisfied you have been in a position to get to Outdated Timers Day and feature the gang cheer you once more one final time.@Mets RIP Dangerous Dude. Very satisfied you have been in a position to get to Outdated Timers Day and feature the gang cheer you once more one final time.
One OTD-attending fan shared a video of Stearns strolling away to a roaring spherical of applause from the gang.
@Mets I used to be fortunate to inform John how all #Mets fanatics really feel about him as he left the sector one final time at @mets Outdated Timer’s Day 3 weeks in the past. @Mets I used to be fortunate to inform John how all #Mets fanatics really feel about him as he left the sector one final time at @mets Outdated Timer’s Day 3 weeks in the past. ?⚾️ https://t.co/8y1Oy679gR
Mets President Sandy Alderson launched a observation, announcing that Stearns “actually willed himself” to make it to Outdated Timers’ Day.
“No person performed the sport with extra spirit or decision than John Stearns. He actually willed himself to wait Outdated Timers’ Day final month so he may discuss with pals and outdated teammates. Regardless of his sickness, he even controlled to step into the batting cage to take a couple of swings. His nickname, ‘Dangerous Dude’ couldn’t had been extra suitable.” – Sandy Alderson, President, New York Mets
Stearns is survived by way of his son, Justin, his two brothers – Richard and William, and his sister, Carla. Our condolences cross out to his circle of relatives, pals and a large number of fanatics throughout this extremely tricky duration.
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