It's been long overdue, but almost 43 years since he last pitched for the Mets, Jerry Koosman's No. 36 will hang in the Citi Field rafters and will never be worn again by a Met.
Koosman met with reporters to discuss his feelings on having his number retired, and reflected on his stellar career in New York.
“Humbly thankful that they thought that much of me to retire my number," Koosman said before Saturday's ceremony. "I know I’m joining a great crew that’s already had their numbers retired. I don’t know that I deserve it, but I guess we’re gonna get on with it.