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Tag Archives: Manager Casey Stengel
Jimmy Piersall – His Mets Career 1963
On May 23, 1963 the Mets acquired outfielder Jimmy Piersall from the Washington Senators in exchange for Gil Hodges, who would go on to become the Senators manager. Piersall was best known for overcoming a nervous breakdown while a member … Continue reading
Posted in 1963 Mets, All-time Mets
Tagged Boston Red Sox, Career, Casey Stengel, Duke Snider, Fanfare, Fans, Game, Games, Gil Hodges, Jimmy Piersall, June 23, Manager Casey Stengel, Mets, Nervous Breakdown, Outfielder, Philadelphia Phillies, Rbis, Rookie Season, Teammate, Washington Senators
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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
Posted in 1962 Mets, All-time Mets
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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Don Zimmer – His Mets Career 1962
Don Zimmer, a utility infielder who previously played for the Dodgers and Cubs, has the distinction of being the first 3rd baseman in Mets history. However his tenure with the Mets would be brief, as he appeared in just 14 … Continue reading
Posted in 1962 Mets, All-time Mets
Tagged Baseman, Bat, Career, Casey Stengel, Cincinnati Reds, Cubs, Distinction, Dodgers, Don Zimmer, Manager Casey Stengel, Mets History, Rbi, Tenure, Three Games, Utility Infielder
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Bob L Miller – His Mets Career 1962,1973-1974
Right handed pitcher Bob L. Miller was selected by the Mets in the 1961 expansion draft from the St Louis Cardinals. Miller, who had mild success with the Cardinals, was one of two Bob Millers on the Mets 1962 roster.
Posted in 1962 Mets, 1973 Mets, 1974 Mets, All-time Mets
Tagged Bob Miller, Casey Nelson, Casey Stengel, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, Expansion Draft, Game Victory, Handed Pitcher, Left Hander, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manager Casey Stengel, Mild Success, Minnesota Twins, Montrea, New York Mets, Pennant Race, Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, St Louis Cardinals, Tim Harkness
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Casey Stengel – Mets Manager 1962 – 1965
The New York Mets knew that they were not going to win many games when they joined the National League in 1962 and therefore they also knew that they needed someone who would help them attract fans to the ballpark. … Continue reading →