June 15 in Mets History: New York Mets trade franchise pitcher Tom Seaver just moments before the trading deadline (1977)

On June 15, 1977 – In an unpopular move, the New York Mets trade franchise pitcher Tom Seaver just moments before the trading deadline. The Mets send Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds for four lesser players: infielder Doug Flynn, outfielders Steve Henderson and Dan Norman, and pitcher Pat Zachry. Seave

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