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Category Archives: 1976 Mets
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
Posted in 1976 Mets, 1977 Mets, All-time Mets
Tagged California Angels, Career, Centerfielder, Debut, Del Unser, Garrett, Highlight, Jim Dwyer, Last Game, Leadoff Hitter, Met, Mets, Montreal Expos, Outfielder, Rbis, Tidewater Tides, Two Games, Two Seasons
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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
Posted in 1975 Mets, 1976 Mets, All-time Mets
Tagged Career, Cincinnati Reds, Debut, Era, Five Games, Handed Pitcher, Kansas City Royals, Left Handed, Met, Mets, Pitcher Tom, St Louis Cardinals, Two Seasons
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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
Posted in 1975 Mets, 1976 Mets, All-time Mets
Tagged Bullpen, California Angels, Career, Debut, Era, Freak Injury, June 29, Kansas City Royals, Ken Sanders, Met, Mets, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies, Pitches, Relief Pitcher, Saved Games, September 17, Stearns, Tidewater Tides, Two Seasons
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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
Posted in 1975 Mets, 1976 Mets, 1977 Mets, All-time Mets
Tagged All Star, Baseball Career, Double Play, Double Plays, Felix Millan, Fulltime, Hero, Home Runs, Joe Frazier, Joe Torre, Major League, National League Mvp, Nbsp, Opening Day, Part Time, Player Manager, Rbis, Second Phase, St Louis Cardinals, Time Player
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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
Posted in 1973 Mets, 1974 Mets, 1975 Mets, 1976 Mets, 1977 Mets, All-time Mets
Tagged Bullpen, Decade, Elbow, Five Seasons, League Career, League Debut, League Game, Major League, Majors, Mets, Minor League System, Pitching Coach, Promise, Promising Career, Relief Pitcher, September 18, Six Games, Spring Training
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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
Posted in 1975 Mets, 1976 Mets, 1977 Mets, 1981 Mets, 1982 Mets, 1983 Mets, All-time Mets, Met All-Stars
Tagged Baseball History, Bobby Valentine, Chicago Cubs, Dave Kingman, Disgruntled Fan, Fan Favorites, First Baseman, First Game, Franchise History, Hitting Home, Keith Hernandez, Mets Fans, Paul Siebert, Pinch Hitter, Rusty Staub, San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Single Season Home Run Record, Sky King, Tom Seaver
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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
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
Posted in 1975 Mets, 1976 Mets, 1977 Mets, All-time Mets
Tagged Basketball Game, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Franchise Record, Heidemann, Home Runs, League Debut, Major League, Majors, Mike Vail, Outfielder, Pinch Hitter, Rookie Record, Rusty Staub, Seven Seasons, St Louis Cardinals, Straight Games, Ted Martinez, Three Seasons, Tidewater Tides
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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
Posted in 1975 Mets, 1976 Mets, All-time Mets
Tagged Career, Centerfielder, Del Unser, Don Hahn, Garrett, Home Runs, Jim Dwyer, Mets, Montreal Expos, Pepe, Philadelphia Phillies, Rbis, Schneck, Stearns, Tug Mcgraw
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