In a six-player deal, the New York Mets trade relief ace and Shea Stadium favorite Tug McGraw and two players to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for outfielder Del Unser, catcher John Stearns and a pitching prospect.

"Tug McGraw has got about forty-eight cards in his deck." - Tom Seaver

On December 3, 1974 — In a six-player deal, the New York Mets trade relief ace and Shea Stadium favorite Tug McGraw.

It was one of the best trades in franchise history, the Philadelphia Phillies acquiring McGraw (with Don Hahn and Dave Schneck) from the New York Mets for Mac Scarce, John Stearns, and Del Unser. In 10 years with the Phillies (1975-1984), McGraw has 94 saves & 3.10 ERA in 463 games. His best season with the Phils is in 1980 when he has 20 saves & 1.46 ERA, finishing 5th in the NL Cy Young Award . In 1980 he helped the Phillies capture their first World Series Title.

 

 

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