He is also remembered for his offbeat personality and idiosyncratic interviews. For example, he once remarked, "I\'ve been trying transcendental meditation, and that helps me be passive and wait on the curve. I\'ve got to find something else to hit the slider."\n', '

After his baseball career, Theodore returned to Utah, got a master\'s degree in social work, and worked for 38 years as a counselor to elementary school students. In 2016, South Salt Lake Chamber of Commerce named him Educator of the Year.\n', '

On September 28, 2008, Theodore returned to Shea Stadium for the stadium\'s closing ceremony. To this date, he is recognized as the only player in Mets history who was born in the state of Utah.\n', '

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