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Category Archives: 1962 Mets
Joe Pignatano – His Mets Career 1962
The Mets purchased the contract of Brooklyn born Joe Pignatano from the San Francisco Giants on July 13, 1962. Pignatano or “Piggy” as he was affectionately known finished out the season serving as the Mets backup catcher. He appeared in … Continue reading
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Tagged Backup Catcher, Baseman, Brooklyn, Bullpen, Cubs, Drake, Gil Hodges, Joe Pignatano, Ken Hubbs, Piggy, Plate Appearance, Pop Fly, Richie Ashburn, Sammy, San Francisco Giants, Tenure, Tomato Garden, Triple Play, Two Seasons, World Series
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Rick Herrscher – His Mets Career 1962
On November 28, 1961 the Milwaukee Braves traded Frank Thomas and a player to be named later to the Mets in exchange for another player to be named later. On May 21, 1962 the two teams completed the trade with … Continue reading
Clem Labine – His Mets Career 1962
Entering their inaugural season General Manager George Weiss believed the Mets needed to fill their roster with former Dodgers, Giants and even Yankees in order to attract fans to the ballpark. So when pitcher Clem Labine, a former Brooklyn Dodger … Continue reading
Wilmer “Vinegar Bend” Mizell – His Mets Career 1962
Wilmer Mizell, who was nicknamed Vinegar Bend after his hometown in Alabama, was acquired from the Pittsburgh Pirates by the Mets in exchange for Jim Marshall on the May 6, 1962. The former All-Star right handed pitcher would appear in … Continue reading
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Tagged August 4, Bullpen, Career, Chicago Cubs, Debut, Era, First Game, Games, Handed Pitcher, Hometown, Jim Marshall, Mets, Milwaukee Braves, Mizell, Pittsburgh Pirates, Politician, Tenure, Victory, Vinegar Bend, Wilmer
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Ed Bouchee – His Mets Career 1962
First baseman Ed Bouchee was drafted from the Chicago Cubs in the 1961 expansion draft and has the distinction of being the first pinch hitter in Mets history. He pinch hit for pitcher Roger Craig in the first game in … Continue reading
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Tagged Career, Chicago Cubs, Demotion, Distinction, Ed Bouchee, Expansion Draft, First Baseman, First Game, Franchise History, Games, Home Runs, Mets History, Pinch Hitter, Rbis, Remainder, Roger Craig
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Gil Hodges – His Mets Playing Career 1962-1963
When the Mets were looking to fill their roster at the 1961 expansion draft instead of going for youth they decided to select as many former stars as possible, especially those with ties to their forefathers the Brooklyn Dodgers and … Continue reading
Posted in 1962 Mets, 1963 Mets, All-time Mets, Mets Hall of Fame
Tagged Brooklyn Dodgers, Brooklyn History, Bum Knee, Dismal Season, Doubleheader, Expansion Draft, First Baseman, First Game, First World Series, Forefathers, Franchise History, Gil Hodges, Home Runs, Jimmy Piersall, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Giants, Opening Day, Second Game, Two Seasons, Washington Senators, World Series Title
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Hobie Landrith – His Mets Career 1962
Catcher Hobie Landrith has the distinction of being the first player selected by the Mets in the 1961 expansion draft. As legend has it Met manager Casey Stengel decided to draft Landrith # 1 because as he said, “you have … Continue reading
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Tagged Balls, Baltimore Orioles, Casey Stengel, Distinction, Doubleheader, Expansion Draft, First Game, Franchise History, Future Hall, Hall Of Famer, Hall Of Famer Warren, Highlight, Manager Casey Stengel, Marv Throneberry, Opening Day, Rbis, Team History, Tenure, Victory, Warren Spahn
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Gus Bell – His Mets Career 1962
The Mets selected Gus Bell, a former All-Star with the Cincinnati Reds, with their 8th pick in the 1961 expansion draft. In their inaugural game Bell was named the starting right fielder and has distinction of recording the first hit … Continue reading
Herb Moford – His Mets Career 1962
Right-handed pitcher Herb Moford had pitched parts of three seasons with the Detroit Tigers, St Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox when the Mets purchased his contract from the Baltimore Orioles on December 2, 1961. Moford made his Mets debut … Continue reading
Gene Woodling – His Mets Career 1962
The Mets acquired Gene Woodling on June 15, 1962 when they purchased his contract from the Washington Senators. Woodling was a 16-year veteran and former All-Star outfielder who was nearing the end of his career. Reunited with his former manger … Continue reading
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Tagged All Star, August 15, Casey Stengel, Debut, Game, Gene Woodling, Home Runs, Inning Loss, Marv Throneberry, Part Time, Phillies, Pinch Hitter, Rbi, Rbis, Spring Training, Star Outfielder, Time Player, Veteran, Washington Senators, Yankees
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