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Buddy Harrelson, one of the first stars of the New York Mets and a member of the 1969 World Series championship club, died at the age of 79 at a hospice house in East Northport, NY after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s, the team announced on Thursday.
Known for his glove work as a player, Harrelson had 15 MLB seasons, Harrelson was a member of the 1969 ‘Amazin’ Mets,’ who ended years of futility by upsetting the Baltimore Orioles in the World Series.
As the world continues to mourn Buddy Harrelson, here’s what we know about his marriages with Kim Battaglia and Yvonne Harrelson.
Yvonne Harrelson
Buddy married his first wife, Yvonne Harrelson, on December 17, 1965 and later divorced.
Harrelson had two kids with his first Yvonne.
Kim Battaglia
Buddy Harrelson and Kim Battaglia were married for 34 years before divorcing in 2010.
Battaglia and Harrelson divorced years ago but they remained close friends.
Buddy had three children with Battaglia.
Battaglia sits on the board of directors of the Long Island chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association in Harrelson’s honor.
She serves as a member of the group’s advocacy committee and the walk committee.
She gives talks to schools and other groups and helps raise funds for research, resources and awareness.
