Thursday, March 15, 2018

R.I.P Ed Charles, Metropolitan Poet Laureate

Saddened to hear of the loss of Ed Charles. Mr. Charles was a character of the game and will be missed by every Mets fan who ever was.


In 1968, he led the Mets in home runs with 15.




On September 24, 1969, Ed Homered off Steve Carlton in the N.L. division clincher. This was the last home run in his 8 year career.




Meh, sometimes I get a little over dramatic with the captions. Great stop though.


I had to show the ball getting by Brooks.

Ed played for the Mets from 1967 to 1969 and ended his career on a high note, contributing to and celebrating the Mets 1969 World Series win. 

I will never forget his smiling jubilation at becoming a world champion.



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13 comments:

  1. StubbyMarch 15, 2018 at 10:53 PM

    Loved Ed. No offense to David, but Ed will always be my favorite Mets third baseman. We love you and miss you, Ed. Rest in peace.

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    1. ZvonMarch 16, 2018 at 12:16 AM

      I hear ya Stubby. The Glider was special. Thank you for stopping by and paying your respects.

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  2. AngusMarch 16, 2018 at 1:03 AM

    Nice tribute. RIP.

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    1. ZvonMarch 17, 2018 at 1:55 AM

      Thank you Mr. March. LETS GO METS in 2018!!!!

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  3. Grubby GloveMarch 17, 2018 at 2:49 AM

    Very well done, Warren. A fitting tribute to the Glider.

    Michael Jawitz/Grubby Glove

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  4. StubbyMarch 17, 2018 at 6:54 AM

    The Philadelphia Tribune piece on Ed is using your colorization. Wish they'd at least credit you for it.
    http://www.phillytrib.com/ed-charles-former-n-y-mets-player-dies-at/article_b3e7f975-ffc6-584d-8667-513bdde6995c.html

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    1. ZvonMarch 17, 2018 at 5:10 PM

      I agree, and that's all I ever ask, just a little credit. Especially for colorizations, which are a lot of work.
      Thanks for the heads up Stubby.
      And Happy St Patricks Day!

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  5. StubbyMarch 17, 2018 at 6:56 AM

    The Philadelphia Tribune piece on Ed is using your colorization. Wish they'd at least credit you for it.
    http://www.phillytrib.com/ed-charles-former-n-y-mets-player-dies-at/article_b3e7f975-ffc6-584d-8667-513bdde6995c.html

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  6. defgavMarch 17, 2018 at 5:28 PM

    Great customs, as always. RIP Mr. Charles.

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    1. ZvonMarch 17, 2018 at 9:21 PM

      Thank you Gavin. Looking at your OH cards as I type. Niiiiiiice!

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  7. Brian JouraMarch 19, 2018 at 11:56 AM

    Generally, I don't like the cards with the landscape orientation but that '69 Charles is terrific.

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    1. ZvonMarch 28, 2018 at 2:17 AM

      Thank you sir. Forgive my tardy response.

      I used to be notified by Email when a comment is made, and I no longer do. I'm sure I did something somewhere to mess that up, and I'll have to figure out just what I did.

      Thanks for stopping by Brian :)

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