Thursday, September 17, 2009

This Day in Mets History

1976- The Mets sold Ken Sanders to the Kansas City Royals.
The Mets also signed free agent Greg Harris on this day.

1982- Dave Kingman hit his league leading 37th homerun against the Cardinals. He finshes the year hitting .204, the lowest batting average ever for someone who wins a HR crown.

1984- Dwight Gooden strikes out 16 batters for the second straight start and ties the record with 32k's in consecutive starts.

1986- The Mets beat the Cubs 4-2 and clinch the NL East Championship behind a 6-hitter by Dwight Gooden.

1993- The Mets traded Frank Tanana to the Yankees for Kenny Greer.

2005- Donn Clendenon passed away on this day.


Mets Birthdays
  • Bobby Fine: 71
  • John Franco: 49

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