April 5 in Mets History: Tom Seaver returns to Shea for the first time since 1977 (1983)

On April 5, 1983, Tom Seaver makes his first appearance for the Mets since his trade to Cincinnati in 1977. Seaver combines with Doug sisk defeats the Philadelphia Phillies , 2-0, on 5 hits on Opening Day at Shea Stadium. For Seaver, it’s his 14th Opening Day assignment, tying the record set by Walt

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