New York Mets release veteran outfielder Cleon Jones, who had previously been suspended for insubordinate actions.

On July 27, 1975, the New York Mets release veteran outfielder Cleon Jones, one of the key members of the Mets’ 1969 world championship who had previously been suspended for insubordinate actions following an altercation with manager Yogi Berra. The outfielder from Alabama will not play again this year but will briefly join the White Sox next season, playing thirteen games with club before ending his 13-year career with .281 BA.
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