Mets Articles Ed Koch Dies February 1, 2013 Mark Berman New York lost an icon Friday morning when for mayor Ed Koch died. He was 88. I had the privilege of interviewing Koch several years ago. I told him it was an honor to meet him and that I always voted for him. He responded, “Then why did I lose?!” Anyway, here are a couple of Mets-related photos: Ed Koch getting champagne bath after 1986 World Series. I don’t see Bloomberg doing something like this! Ed Koch with Boston mayor Ray Flynn before Game 1 of 1986 World Series.