June 22 in Mets History: Al Jackson throws the first one-hitter in franchise history when the Mets beat the Colt .45’s, the National League’s other expansi (1962)

On June 22, 1962 — Al Jackson throws the first one-hitter in franchise history when the Mets beat the Colt .45’s, the National League’s other expansion team, at the Polo Grounds, 2-0. The lone hit given up by the southpaw is Joey Amalfitano’s line drive single to left field in the first inning.

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