NEW YORK -- The sign man of Shea Stadium died Thursday.
Karl Ehrhardt was a fixture at Mets games from 1964 through 1981, famous for holding up tailored signs after key plays that displayed his pleasure or frustration with the team.
He was 83 and died at his home in the Glen Oaks section of Queens, according to his daughter Bonnie Troester. Ehrhardt had been recovering from vascular surgery.
Ehrhardt's block-lettered signs served as color commentary for both fans in the stands and TV viewers at home. He carried dozens to each game, some witty, some biting.
"Jose, Can You See?" was a regular when Mets outfielder after Jose' Cardenal struck out. "It's Alive!" was for hitters who broke out of a slump.
"Just Great!" was for more spectacular moments.
Only the Mets 1969 World Series victory left him speechless. The sign he raised high after the last out read, "There Are No Words."
At one point he had about 1,200 signs to choose from.
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