greasywheels121 Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Former LHP Tug McGraw dead at 59 SportsTicker PHILADELPHIA (Ticker) - Tug McGraw, the fiery reliever who won world championships with the 1969 New York Mets and 1980 Philadelphia Phillies, died Monday. He was 59. One of the most beloved players in the history of both organizations, McGraw had been battling brain cancer. One of his last public appearances came September 28 at Veterans Stadium, where he helped celebrate the closing of the ballpark and received an emotional ovation from Phillies' fans. McGraw, the father of country music star Tim McGraw, had a 96-92 record with 180 saves and a 3.14 ERA during a 19-year career. He retired after the 1984 season and is best known for his heart-pounding relief appearances and coining the phrase, "Ya gotta believe" during the Mets' 1973 pennant run. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witesoxfan Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 My condolences to the McGraw family. Cancer is a bastard and is a b**** to fight, and some win, but some lose. RIP Tug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1549 Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 RIP I send my deepest sympathies to the McGraw family, and I will keep them in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted January 6, 2004 Share Posted January 6, 2004 Wow he survived a long time with that brain cancer. prayers to the MacGraws. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Gleason Posted January 7, 2004 Share Posted January 7, 2004 This one REALLY hurts. I worshipped the guy when I was a kid. RIP Tugger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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