RIP - Ed Charles

Former Athletics' and Mets' 3rd baseman Ed Charles passed away on March 15, 2018 at age 84.

Charles was signed by the Boston Braves in 1952, but didn't make it to the majors until 1962. Ed was the regular 3rd baseman for Kansas City from 1962-1966. When Sal Bando joined the team at the start of 1967, Charles was traded to the Mets in mid-May.

He shared the Mets' 3rd base job until Ken Boyer was traded away in mid-season, then was the every day 3rd sacker for the rest of 1967, and just over half on 1968.

In the Miracle Mets season of 1969, Ed shared the job with various youngsters, and appeared in the 1969 World Series.

He was released after the season, and later scouted for the Mets.

New York Times obituary

New York Newsday obituary

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