Category Archives: 1976 Mets

Mike Phillips – His Mets Career 1975-1977

Following his acquisition from the San Francisco Giants on May 3, 1975 Mike Phillips filled in admirably for injured shortstop Bud Harrelson. In 116 games he hit a career high .256 with 10 doubles and team leading 7 triples while … Continue reading

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Pepe Mangual – His Mets Career 1976,1977

On July 21, 1976 the Mets acquired outfielder Pepe Mangual from the Montreal Expos along with Jim Dwyer in exchange for Wayne Garrett and Del Unser. That same day Mangual made his Met debut as their starting centerfielder and leadoff … Continue reading

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Tom Hall – His Mets Career 1975,1976

The Mets acquired left-handed pitcher Tom Hall from the Cincinnati Reds on April 15, 1975 in exchange for Mac Scarce. He made his Met debut the next day pitching two innings of scoreless relief in the Mets 3-2 loss to … Continue reading

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Ken Sanders – His Mets Career 1975,1976

The Mets acquired right-handed reliever Ken Sanders from the California Angels on March 22, 1975 in exchange for Ike Hampton. Sanders was a journeyman relief pitcher who once led the American League in saves; in 1971 with the Milwaukee Brewers … Continue reading

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Joe Torre – His Mets Playing Career 1975-1977

Joe Torre was nearing the end of his career when the Mets acquired him from the St. Louis Cardinals prior to the 1975 season. Torre was a former all-star and National League MVP; he won the award in 1971. On … Continue reading

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Bob Apodaca – His Mets Career 1973-1977

Bob Apodaca made his major league debut with the Mets on September 18, 1973, exactly four years later he pitched in his last big league game. In between Apodaca showed promise as a relief pitcher but injuries sidetracked a once … Continue reading

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Dave Kingman – His Mets Career 1975-1977,1981-1983

Dave Kingman was purchased from the San Francisco Giants prior to the 1975 season. With the Mets in 1975 he quickly became a fan favorite and earned the nickname “Sky King” due in large part to his ability to hit … Continue reading

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Jay Kleven – His Mets Career 1976

After signing as an amateur free agent in 1972 Jay Kleven toiled in the Mets minor league system before finally getting the call to join the big club in July 1976 making his major league debut on June 20. After … Continue reading

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Mike Vail – His Mets Career 1975-1977

The New York Met acquired outfielder Mike Vail from the St. Louis Cardinals along with Jack Heidemann in exchange for Ted Martinez on December 11, 1974. In 1975, his first season in the Mets organization, Vail played for the Tidewater … Continue reading

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Del Unser – His Mets Career 1975-1976

The Mets acquired Del Unser from the Philadelphia Phillies along with John Stearns and Mac Scarce in exchange for Tug McGraw, Don Hahn and Dave Schneck on December 3, 1974. A steady and reliable hard nosed player Unser quickly became … Continue reading

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