Bud Harrelson and Pete Rose scuffled after a the Reds left fielder took out the Mets shortstop trying to break up a double play in the third game of the National League Championship series at Shea Stadium in 1973, igniting the most famous benches clearing brawl in MLB history. Photo: Pintrest Farewell to Bud Harrelson, A Classy Leader on NY Mets Mets shortstop Buddy Harrelson, who just passed away at the age of 79, was my idol. As a 10-year-old in the New York area... Voices 15 Jan 2024 | 12:52