Category Archives: 1983 Mets

Mike Bishop – His Mets Career 1983

Posted on December 10, 2011 by Stephen Sullivan

Mike Bishop, who had spent seven seasons in the California Angels minor league system without sniffing the majors, signed as a free agent with the Mets on January 10, 1983. On April 16 he finally made his major league debut … Continue reading →

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Wally Backman – His Mets Career 1980-1988

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Stephen Sullivan

A hardnosed gritty player Wally Backman symbolized the feistiness and tenacity of the great Met teams of the mid 80’s especially the 1986 World Championship team. Wally Backman started his Met career as a September call up in 1980 and … Continue reading →

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

Posted on November 20, 2011 by Stephen Sullivan

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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George Foster – His Mets Career 1982-1986

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Stephen Sullivan

When the Mets acquired George Foster from the Cincinnati Reds prior to the 1982 season they were sending a message to their fans that after years of futility they were willing to begin spending money to put a winning team … Continue reading →

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Neil Allen – His Mets Career 1979-1983

Posted on October 25, 2011 by Stephen Sullivan

In the infancy of the modern closer role Neil Allen served in that capacity for the Mets from 1979 to 1983. But he will go down in Mets history not for the 69 games he saved but for being the … Continue reading →

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Walt Terrell – His Mets Career 1982-1984

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Stephen Sullivan

Right-handed pitcher Walt Terrell was acquired from the Texas Rangers along with Ron Darling in exchange for Lee Mazzilli on April 1, 1982. The Mets immediately sent him to the minors where he spent the 1982 season pitching for the … Continue reading →

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John Stearns – His Mets Career 1975-1984

Posted on October 19, 2011 by Stephen Sullivan

Acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies prior to the 1975 season along with Del Unser and Mac Scarce in exchange for Tug McGraw, Don Hahn and Dave Schneck, John Stearns would go on to catch 678 games in a Met uniform … Continue reading →

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Tucker Ashford – His Mets Career 1983

Posted on December 1, 2010 by Stephen Sullivan

Tucker Ashford, a journeyman utility infielder, was acquired from the Yankees on April 18, 1983. He made his Mets debut on May 6th the same day another Met made his debut, a fellow by the name of Darryl Strawberry. Strawberry … Continue reading →

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Ronn Reynolds – His Mets Career 1982-1983,1985

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Stephen Sullivan

After three seasons in the Mets minor league system catcher Ronn Reynolds finally made his Met debut on September 29, 1982. He started the game and went 0 for 2 before being removed for a pinch hitter. He would appear … Continue reading →

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Ed Lynch – His Mets Career 1980-1986

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Stephen Sullivan

On August 12,1979 the New York Mets traded first baseman Willie Montanez to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Mike Jorgensen and a player to be named later. A month later the Rangers shipped minor league pitcher Ed Lynch to … Continue reading →

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