NEW YORK -- Jerry Koosman will become the third New York Mets player to have his number retired by the team.
The popular left-hander will be honored sometime next season, with his No. 36 joining Tom Seaver's No. 41 and Mike Piazza's No. 31 on display along the Citi Field roof.
Chief operating officer Jeff Wilpon announced the plans Tuesday on the 50th anniversary of New York winning its first championship, the 1969 NL East title, with a pitching staff led by Seaver and Koosman.
The Mets have also retired the numbers of ex-managers Casey Stengel (No.