George Vecsey Quotes


When the Mets were on their run in the 1980s, Gary Carter was often seen hugging somebody. It was easy to joke about that. The best hug of all was with Jesse Orosco at the end of the 1986 World Series.


Citations

Vecsey, George. "The Kid Who Gave the Mets a Bear Hug." The New York Times, 17 Feb. 2012, p. B11.

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  • Born: July 4, 1939
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist, Sportswriter

George Spencer Vecsey is an American non-fiction author and sports columnist for The New York Times. Vecsey is best known for his work in sports, but has co-written several autobiographies with non-sports figures. He is also the older brother of fellow sports journalist, columnist, and former NBATV and NBA on NBC color commentator Peter Vecsey.