Phillies’ Former Backstop, AL World Series Champion And Mets Coach, Dies
The Philadelphia Phillies received news that a former World Series champion catcher who later joined the New York Mets suffered a heart attack.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 23: A detail view of the Philadelphia Phillies logo on a batting helmet during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field on July 23, 2023 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Image Of Sport/Getty Images) Getty Images The Philadelphia Phillies have had a number of notable players don their uniform throughout franchise history, from Cy Williams to Jimmy Rollins. But as the team marches toward the 150th anniversary since its founding, it is increasingly celebrating the legacy of those former players.
On Sunday, it received news that former catcher Tom Nieto, who played for the Phillies in 1989 and 1990, has died at age 65. “My brother Tom passed on after a heart attack, leaving cherished memories in Florida with his family; his strength and resilience will continue to inspire us all,” his sister, Denise Nieto-Jackson, posted on social media . MORE FROM FORBES Yankees Expected To Demote Trade Addition After Brutal Start By Peter Chawaga Philadelphia Phillies Catcher Tom Nieto Joined New York Mets After Playing Career Nieto received his big-league call up with the St.
Louis Cardinals in 1984, playing a pair of seasons with the Phillies’ National League rival before moving on to the Montreal Expos in 1986, then the Minnesota twins for the 1987 and 1988 seasons, which included a World Series championship run . He ended his big-league career with two seasons as the Phillies’ backup catcher, appearing in 28 games as the team struggled in the standings. In his seven major league seasons, Nieto slashed .
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