Gerald Wayne Grote was an American professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball from 1963 through 1981 for the Houston Colt .45s, New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Kansas City Royals. From Wikipedia
The New York Mets honor the legacies of Hall of Famers Willie Mays and Jerry Grote by adding commemorative patches to their uniforms for the 2024 season.