“RIP” – MLB World Mourns Heartbreaking Loss as Oldest Living Mets Legend Passes Away at 94

Legends are measured not just in numbers, but in stories stitched across dugouts, continents, and decades. The Mets will feel that absence most, though all of MLB shares the quiet sorrow. Last night, the game said goodbye to one of its rarest originals, and the silence feels heavier than applause.

We have lost yet another legend today. Jim Marshall passed away last night.

In a recent post by Bob Nightengale, he wrote, “RIP Jim Marshall, one of the original Mets, who passed away late last night at the age of 94.” As a legend passes away, it is time to look back on his prime days and look at the impact he has made on baseball.

Jim Marshall’s baseball journey spanned continents, bridging the American game with Japan and leaving an enduring global legacy. In MLB, he played 410 games, hitting .242 with 29 home runs while displaying remarkable defensive steadiness at first base. He then became the first American-born major leaguer to continue his career in Japan, launching 78 homers overseas. Marshall’s adaptability and determination showed a man who cherished the game’s universal spirit, wherever it was played.

RIP Jim Marshall, one of the original Mets, who passed away late last night at the age of 94. He leaves behind a remarkable legacy: https://t.co/FAhfSQIbZQ via @usatoday

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) September 8, 2025

He etched himself into MLB history as part of the first interleague trade without waivers in 1959. Though he never suited up officially for Boston, he carried his career through the Giants, Mets, Orioles, and Pirates. His place on the infamous 1962 Mets connected him forever with baseball’s most unforgettable expansion season. That connection became bittersweet this week, as Marshall, once honored as the oldest living Met, has now passed.

Jim Marshall’s managerial career added another layer to his legacy, guiding the Cubs and the Athletics through challenging seasons. He mentored Hall of Famers Billy Williams and Bruce Sutter, while shaping young talents like Rick Monday with patience and pride. Later, he served nearly 25 years as a scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks, strengthening baseball’s Pacific Rim ties. His passing at 94 leaves behind not only history, but also a reminder of baseball’s fragile, cherished humanity.

Marshall’s journey was never just about statistics; it was about resilience, reinvention, and the stubborn beauty of baseball. From the chaos of the Mets’ 1962 season to shaping futures with the Cubs and Athletics, he proved legends aren’t always crowned—they’re remembered. MLB now mourns, while Mets fans grieve the loss of an original cornerstone. Jim Marshall may be gone at 94, but his stories will outlast the box scores.

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