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Ed Charles

The literal “port laureate” of baseball passed away yesterday at the age of 84. Nicknamed “The Glider,” Ed Charles got a relatively late start, making his debut with the Kansas City Athletics in 1962 at the age of 29. He was traded to the Mets in 1967. As a fan of the team, I rooted […]

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Michael Garry, author of the new book Game of My Life New York Mets: Memorable Stories of Mets Baseball, will be the featured speaker at the Bergino Baseball Clubhouse in Manhattan on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 7 p.m. Special guest for the event will be Ed Charles, third baseman for the 1969 World Champion team. […]

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