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April 20
April 20 in Mets History: Seaver Pitches for Mets (1968)
Tom Seaver posts another strong outing in early season play. From the collection: Tom Seaver fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
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April 19
April 19 in Mets History: The Mets trade Tim Foli, along with minor league prospect Greg Field, to the Pirates in exchange for second baseman Frank Taveras (1979)
On April 19, 1979 — The New York Mets trade Tim Foli, along with minor league prospect Greg Field, to the Pirates in exchange for second baseman Frank Taveras. Foli, appearing in...
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April 18
April 18 in Mets History: David Wright singles against the Florida Marlins to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, the longest in New York Mets’ history (2007)
On April 18, 2007, David Wright singles against the Florida Marlins to extend his hitting streak to 25 games, the longest in New York Mets’ history. Wright’s streak stretches back to the...
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April 18
April 18 in Mets History: Nolan Ryan strikes out 15 batters and pitches a one-hitter for his first career shutout a 7-0 win over the Phillies (1970)
[adrotate banner=”32″] On April 18, 1970 — At Shea Stadium, Denny Doyle’s first-inning single is the only hit allowed by Nolan Ryan when he blanks the Phillies, 7-0. It is the first...
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April 17
April 17 in Mets History: Ted Simmons homers from both sides of the plate‚ while teammate Ted Sizemore ties a record with 3 errors in an inning (1975)
[adrotate banner=”42″] April 17, 1975 – During a 14-7 loss to the New York Mets‚ the Cardinals Ted Simmons homers from both sides of the plate‚ while teammate 2B Ted Sizemore ties...
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April 17
April 17 in Mets History: Mets Play First Game at Shea Stadium (1964)
The Mets move into their new home at Shea Stadium, leaving the Polo Grounds behind. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
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April 15
April 15 in Mets History: Jackie Robinson number 42 retired across baseball (1997)
On April 15, 1997, commissioner Bud Selig announces that Major League Baseball will retire uniform #42 in honor of Jackie Robinson. The decision comes on the 50th anniversary of Robinson’s historic debut...
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April 14
April 14 in Mets History: Mike Piazza Drafted by Mets (1992)
The Mets select catcher Mike Piazza in the 14th round of the MLB Draft, a decision that proves to be a steal. From the collection: Mike Piazza fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical...
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April 13
April 13 in Mets History: new york mets first home game (1962)
On April 13, 1962 – – At the Polo Grounds, just 12,447 Mets fans welcome the return of National League baseball to New York. The Pirates defeat the Mets, 4 – 3,...
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April 13
April 13 in Mets History: Tom Seaver makes his major league debut for the New York Mets (1967)
On April 13, 1967, future Hall of Famer Tom Seaver makes his major league debut for the New York Mets. The 22-year-old right-hander allows six hits in five and a third innings...