Lindsey Nelson was born on May 25, 1919

Legendary New York Mets broadcaster Lindsey Nelson was born on May 25, 1919

He was the play-by-play man for the Mets for the first 17 years in their franchise history (1962-1978). Nelson was known for his colorful, loud sport coats. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1988, winning the Ford C. Frick Award.

Lindsey passed away in 1995 at the age of 76.

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The Cardinals rout the Dodgers, 11 – 2, with a 19-hit attack. It is the first time in 81 years that the Cardinals have gotten 14 or more hits in five straight games. Lance Berkman homers twice.

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1894 – Ed Stein pitches a seven-inning no-hitter, as the Brooklyn Grooms beat the Chicago Colts, 1 – 0. The previous day, Brooklyn held Chicago to one hit in a 5 – 0 shutout.

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Houston trades outfielder Lee Maye and a minor leaguer to the Cleveland Indians for outfielder Jim Landis, catcher Doc Edwards and a minor leaguer. Landis hits .252 with one homer in part-time duty before being shipped to Detroit in mid-season.

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The Cardinals rout the Dodgers, 11 – 2, with a 19-hit attack. It is the first time in 81 years that the Cardinals have gotten 14 or more hits in five straight games. Lance Berkman homers twice.

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