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June 25
June 25 in Mets History: Dwight Gooden Rookie Year (1985)
Dwight Gooden continues his phenomenal rookie year with another strong performance. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
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June 24
June 24 in Mets History: Dick Allen is fined $2,500 and suspended indefinitely when he fails to appear for the Phillies doubleheader game with the Mets (1969)
[adrotate banner=”32″] On June 24, 1969, Dick Allen is fined $2,500 and suspended indefinitely by Manager Bob Skinner when he fails to appear for the Phillies twinight doubleheader game with the Mets....
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June 23
June 23 in Mets History: Felix Hernandez becomes the first pitcher in the 31-year history of the Seattle Mariner franchise to hit a home run (2008)
[adrotate banner=”41″] On June 23, 2008 — At Shea Stadium during an inter-league contest against the New York Mets , Seattle Mariners right-hander Felix Hernandez becomes the first pitcher in the 31-year...
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June 23
June 23 in Mets History: Jimmy Piersall celebrates his 100th career home run by running the bases backward (1963)
On June 23, 1963, New York Mets’ outfielder Jimmy Piersall celebrates his 100th career home run by running in the correct order, but bases backward. Piersall’s homerun came in the bottom of...
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June 22
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....
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June 22
June 22 in Mets History: Tom Seaver announces his retirement after a brief comeback attempt with the New York Mets (1987)
On June 22, 1987, Tom Seaver abandons his comeback attempt with the injury-riddled Mets and retires. Known as “Tom Terrific” and “The Franchise,” Seaver leaves the game with a career Win-Loss record...
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June 21
June 21 in Mets History: Jim Bunning pitches a perfect game for the Philadelphia Phillies first since 1922 (1964)
On June 21, 1964 On Father’s Day at Shea Stadium, Jim Bunning fans 10, drives in two runs, and pitches the first perfect game (excluding Don Larsen’s 1956 World Series effort and...
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June 21
June 21 in Mets History: Rube Foster of the Red Sox no-hits the Yankees 2 – 0, for the first no-hitter in Fenway Park, beating Bob Shawkey, 2 – 0. Harry Ho (1916)
[adrotate banner=”41″] On June 21, 1916 Rube Foster of the Red Sox no-hits the Yankees 2 – 0, for the first no-hitter in Fenway Park, beating Bob Shawkey, 2 – 0. Harry...
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June 21
June 21 in Mets History: Mets Move into First Place (1986)
The Mets take the lead in the NL East, beginning a dominant stretch that will lead to a championship. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
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June 20
June 20 in Mets History: David Wright Debuts for Mets (2004)
David Wright makes his MLB debut at age 21, beginning a Hall of Fame-caliber career with the franchise. From the collection: David Wright fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record