Derrel McKinley “Bud” Harrelson was an American professional baseball shortstop, coach, and manager. He played for the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and Texas Rangers from 1965 to 1980.
Bud Harrelson Jersey
This throwback jersey was worn by Harrelson in 2006 as the New York Mets celebrated the 20th anniversary of their 1986 World Championship season.
Gold Glove
He won a National League Gold Glove Award in 1971 for his fielding, appeared in two All-Star Games, and was inducted into the Mets’ Hall of Fame.
Baseball Card
After a two-year minor league stint with Salinas and a year in Buffalo, (Bud) Harrelson got that first cup of coffee late in the 1965 season. The Mets were playing the Braves in Milwaukee. County Stadium wasn’t exactly packed. The Mets were closing in on 100 losses for the fourth consecutive year since their inception, and the Braves were playing out the string before relocating to Atlanta in 1966.
But there was the new kid at shortstop, all 147 pounds of him, chasing a foul pop-up down the third base line, jumping over the tarp, and making the catch in the stands.
Autograph
A baseball signed: “Bud Harrelson”. Roddy vinyl cover, poly shell ball “play type baseball.” Scrappy shortstop Bud Harrelson played the first 13 of his 16 Major League seasons (1965-1980) with the New York Mets.
Stats
Bud Harrelson played 16 seasons for the Mets, Phillies and Rangers. He had a .236 batting average, 1120 hits, 7 home runs, 267 RBIs and 539 runs scored.
Health
Harrelson resided in Hauppauge, New York. Harrelson was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2016.
Death
Harrelson died of Alzheimer’s disease in East Northport, New York, on January 11, 2024, at the age of 79.