On July 22, 1963, the New York Mets release colorful outfielder Jimmy Piersall, who was hitting .194. Piersall made headlines in June when he ran around the bases backward after hitting his...
The players' strike begins, threatening to end the 1994 Mets season prematurely. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
On July 18, 1964, Ken Boyer , Tim McCarver, and Bill White hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for the St. Louis Cardinals . The power outburst takes place in the eighth inning of...
On July 18, 1964, Ken Boyer , Tim McCarver, and Bill White hit back-to-back-to-back home runs for the St. Louis Cardinals . The power outburst takes place in the eighth inning of...
Mets players are selected for the Mid-Summer Classic. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
[adrotate banner=”41″] On July 16, 1948 , a trio of major league teams makes managerial changes. Ben Chapman is fired by the Phillies (though owner Bob Carpenter insists he was “not fired”...
The All-Star Game features several Mets representatives. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
David Wright is selected as an All-Star and participates in the Mid-Summer Classic. From the collection: David Wright fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
Several Mets players participate in the All-Star Game. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
July 11, 1985, Nolan Ryan of the Houston Astros becomes the first pitcher in history to record 4,000 strikeouts. Ryan notches the milestone when he fans New York Mets outfielder Danny Heep...