NEW YORK - CIRCA 1970: Pitcher Jerry Koosman #36 of the New York Mets pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during an Major League Baseball game circa 1970 at Shea Stadium in the Queens borough of New York City. Koosman played for the Mets from 1967-78. (Photo by Focus on Sport/Getty Images)
As far as first impressions go, Jerry Koosman made a fantastic one on Major League Baseball with his stellar rookie performance in 1968.
In 1968, the New York Mets were on the verge of becoming a championship squad. While they still failed to reach the .