Mets great Rusty Staub passed away at 73 early Thursday morning, The Post confirmed.
The Mets asked for prayers earlier this spring, noting that Staub’s health was failing, and that they had been in contact with him.
Staub had two stints with the Mets from 1972-75 and 1981-85, his first one starting when he came over in a blockbuster trade with the Expos. The outfielder helped lead the Mets to the 1973 World Series, where despite a separated shoulder, he hit .423 against the Athletics.
The beloved Staub was inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame in 1986.