Corona in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Grote

Catcher 1966-1977

— Inducted: 1992 —

Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Grote Marker image. Click for full size.

By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2025

1. Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Grote Marker

Inscription. Two-time All-Star catcher who played 12 seasons with the Mets…anchored the Mets pitching staffs of the 1969 World Series champions and 1973 National League Pennant winners… one of the top defensive catchers in the game, leading National League catchers in fielding percentage in 1975…ranks among the club's all-time leaders in games played (1,235), hits (994) and multi-hit games (258).

Erected by New York Mets Baseball Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1969.

Location. 40° 45.34′ N, 73° 50.782′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It can be reached from Roosevelt Avenue west of Seaver Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120-01 Roosevelt Ave, Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original

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Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Gary Cohen (a few steps from this marker); Howie Rose (within shouting distance of this marker); William A. Shea (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralph Kiner (within shouting distance of this marker); Lindsey Nelson (within shouting distance of this marker); John Joseph "Johnny" Murphy (within shouting distance of this marker); Bob Murphy (within shouting distance of this marker); Derrel McKinley "Bud" Harrelson (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Also see . . . Jerry Grote Wikipedia Page. Career highlights, awards and statistics.

After playing for Houston from 1963 to 1964, Grote played for the New York Mets from 1966 to 1977. With the Mets, he was a two-time All-Star player and was a member of the team that became known as the Miracle Mets for their upset victory over the Baltimore Orioles in the 1969 World Series.

(Submitted on September 1, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.)

Several markers at Citi Field image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Devry Becker Jones (CC0), August 29, 2025

2. Several markers at Citi Field

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 73 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.