1972- The Mets first ever GM George Weiss died on this date.
1980- Mets released Jose Cardenal.
2002- Warring Mets co-owners Fred Wilpon and Nelson Doubleday finally complete their deal to transfer full ownership of the team to Wilpon within the next 30 days. But Nelson will question the valuation of the team by the independent arbitrator‚ and the transaction will not be resolved until the fall. (http://www.baseballlibrary.com/chronology/thisday.php?day=today)
2004- After missing nearly three months with a groin injury, Mike Piazza makes a dramatic return to the New York lineup as he homers and drives in five runs on Italian Night at Shea Stadium. The backstop's 3-for-5 performance, including a home run in the third inning, RBI single in the fourth and a two-run single in the seventh, contributes to the Mets 9-2 victory over the Giants. (www.nationalpasttime.com)
Mets Birthdays-
- Vinegar Bend Mizell-79
- Jon Switzer- 30
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