New York Mets Team History & Encyclopedia
Team Name: New York Mets
Seasons: 57 (1962 to 2018)
Record: 4362-4732, .480 W-L%
Playoff Appearances: 9
Pennants: 5
World Championships: 2
Events in Team History
New York Mets come to terms with slugging outfielder George Foster on a five-year deal
1982 - The New York Mets come to terms with slugging outfielder George Foster on a five-year contract, thereby completing a four-player trade with the Cincinnati ...
New York Mets trade popular Lee Maxxilli and acquire Ron Darling
On April 1, 1982, the New York Mets trade popular center fielder and teen idol Lee Mazzilli to the Texas ...
1982 – Nolan Ryan fans eleven Mets in 5-2/3rds innings during an 8-3 victory. Mike LaCoss and Dave Smith strike out three each to total 17 Ks, one short of Don Wilson’s club record. Dave Kingman whiffs five times, once with the bases loaded. Terry Puhl socks a home run and Phil Garner drives in three to pace the offense.
1982 - Nolan Ryan fans eleven Mets in 5-2/3rds innings during an 8-3 victory. Mike LaCoss and Dave Smith strike out three each to total 17 Ks, ...
Joel Young Blood becomes first player to get two hits for different teams in same day
After driving in the winning run in the Mets' 7-4 victory over the Cubs, Joel Youngblood, who is traded to ...
Nolan Ryan takes a no-hitter against the Mets into the eighth inning, eventually winning a two-hit shutout, 4-0.
1982 - Nolan Ryan takes a no-hitter against the Mets into the eighth inning, eventually winning a two-hit shutout, 4-0. He strikes out ...
Pittsburgh Pirates hold “Willie Stargell Day” at Three Rivers Stadium
On September 6, 1982, the Pittsburgh Pirates hold "Willie Stargell Day" at Three Rivers Stadium. The 41-year old slugger, who ...
Terry Leach tosses a 10-inning one-hitter
VINTAGE BASEBALL MEMORABILIA Vintage Baseball Memorabilia October 1, 1982 - New York Mets pitcher Terry Leach tosses a 10-inning one-hitter ...
The Franchise comes home – Tom Seaver agrees to contract terms with the New York Mets
Tom Seaver agrees to contract terms with the New York Mets ...
Tom Seaver returns to Shea for the first time since 1977
On April 5, 1983, Tom Seaver makes his first appearance for the Mets since 1977. Seaver defeats the Philadelphia Phillies, ...
Daryl Strawberry makes his debut
May 6, 1983, The top pick in the 1980 draft makes his big league debut for the New York Mets. Darryl ...
Cardinals trade Keith Hernandez to Mets
1983 - In one of the worst trades in franchise history, the St. Louis Cardinals send first baseman Keith Hernandez to the New York Mets in exchange ...
New York Mets ties a major league record by delivering his eighth consecutive pinch-hit
On June 26, 1983, At Shea Stadium, Rusty Staub of the New York Mets ties a major league record by ...
Mookie Wilson walkoff vs Braves
July 26, 1983: The New York Mets and Atlanta Braves entered extra innings at Shea Stadium ties at 1-1. #Mets ...
Mets hire Davey Johnson
October 13, 1983, Davey Johnson is introduced at a press conference as New York Mets manager, the 11th in franchise ...
Chicago White Sox claim Tom Seaver from the New York Mets
On January 20, 1984, the Chicago White Sox claim 39 year old Tom Seaver from the New York Mets ...
Keith Hernandez and Mets come to terms on an $8 million, five-year contract
After five months of discussion, the Mets and Keith Hernandez, who was eligible for free-agency at the end of the ...
For the first time in ten years, the Mets lose on Opening Day, bowing to the Reds, 8-1
For the first time in ten years, the Mets lose on Opening Day, bowing to the Reds, 8-1. The last ...
19-year-old phenom Dwight Gooden makes his debut for the New York Mets
On April 7, 1984, Davey Johnson wanted ideal conditions for the debut of highly-touted prospect Dwight Gooden, so the Mets ...
Houston Astros shortstop Dickie Thon is hit in the face by a Mike Torrez pitch
In a 3 - 1 loss to the Mets, Houston Astros shortstop Dickie Thon is hit in the face by a Mike Torrez pitch that breaks the ...
Dwight Gooden becomes the first teenager to strikeout 10 batters
Dwight Gooden becomes the first teenager to strikeout 10 batters ...
Umpire Joe West ejects two television cameramen from Shea Stadium when they allow the Mets to view replays of a controversial play at the plate in which Hubie Brooks is called out. The Mets beat Atlanta, 3 – 1, with Ron Darling getting the win.
Umpire Joe West ejects two television cameramen from Shea Stadium when they allow the Mets to view replays of a controversial play at the plate in which Hubie ...
1984 – Mark Bailey overcomes two questionable ninth-inning calls to lead a 3-2 triumph over the Mets. Jobbed by a bad call at the plate that gave New York a 2-1 lead in top of the ninth, Bailey gets revenge with a two-run blast off Doug Sisk that caps an emotional night where fines are passed out to players on both squads.
1984 - Mark Bailey overcomes two questionable ninth-inning calls to lead a 3-2 triumph over the Mets. Jobbed by a bad call at ...
Dwight ‘Doc’ Gooden fans Cub Ron Cey for his 228th strikeout, setting a National League rookie record
On his way to hurling a one-hitter, Dwight 'Doc' Gooden fans Cub Ron Cey for his 228th strikeout, setting a ...
