The Mets select young phenom Darryl Strawberry in the first round of the MLB Draft. From the collection: Darryl Strawberry fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
On June 8, 1968 — Bat Day at Candlestick Park is postponed when the Mets refuse to play their scheduled game in San Francisco, out of respect for recently assassinated New York...
On June 8, 1965, the Kansas City A’s select collegiate star Rick Monday with the initial pick of the first-ever amateur free agent draft. Picking second, the Mets take pitcher Les Rohr....
On June 7, 1966, the New York Mets bypass Arizona State star and future Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson with the first pick of the free agent draft and instead select catcher...
June 7, 1963 New York Mets Duke Snider hits a three-run walk-off home run to give the Mets a 3-2 win over the Cardinals at the Polo Grounds. More Mets history &...
ON June 6, 1992 – Eddie Murray sets a new RBI record for switch hitters, driving in the 1,510th run of his career with a first-inning sac fly in the Mets’ 15-1...
The Mets improve their record in June with consistent winning. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
On June 4, 1976 — Mets right fielder Dave Kingman, in the team’s 11-0 victory at Dodger Stadium, hits three home runs. Kingman hit a two-run dinger and two three-run round-trippers drive...
Edgardo Alfonzo continues his solid play for the 1999 Mets playoff team. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
[adrotate banner=”32″] On June 3, 1969 — Tom Seaver strikes out 14 batters in eight innings en route to the Mets’ 5-2 win over the Dodgers at Shea Stadium. The victory, fueled...