Mets’ beloved 1969 champion Ed Charles dead at 84
(New York Post Mets)

PORT ST. LUCIE - Ed Charles, a contributor to the Mets´ first World Series-winning team in 1969, died Thursday, according to the team. He was 84. Nicknamed `The Glider,` Charles played three seasons at third base for the Mets, and in retirement from baseball settled into the New York area. In the clubhouse, Charles was...