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
1962Ā –Ā Frank Thomas,Ā Charlie NealĀ andĀ Gil HodgesĀ hit consecutive home runs in the 6th inning to lead theĀ expansionĀ New York MetsĀ to an 8 – 6 win over theĀ Philadelphia Phillies. The victory is a rare occurrence for the Mets – one of only 40 during their inaugural season.
1962Ā -Ā Frank Thomas,Ā Charlie NealĀ andĀ Gil HodgesĀ hit consecutive home runs in the 6th inning to lead theĀ expansionĀ New York MetsĀ to an 8 - 6 ...
Milwaukee Braves at New York Mets Full Radio Broadcast
Milwaukee Braves 8, New York Mets 5 Game Played on Friday, May 11, 1962 (N) at Polo Grounds V MIL ...
New York Mets reliever Craig Anderson wins both ends of a doubleheader on walk off’s- then loses 16 straight
Sponsor this Page On May 12, 1962, New York Mets reliever Craig Anderson wins both ends of a doubleheader against ...
Warren Spahn tops the Mets 5-2 on 3 hitter Hank Aaron and Gil Hodges homer
On May 18, 1962 At County Stadium Future Hall of Famer Warren Spahn beats the Mets on a 3 hitter ...
Mays in action June 2 1962
Interested in exploring FRANCHISING? We will help you through your journey visit us @ www.franchisingconnection.com June 2, 1962 - Willie ...
Lou Brock hits one of longest homeruns in Polo Grounds history
On June 17, , At the Polo Grounds, during the first inning of the first game of a twin bill ...
Hank Aaron hits only the 3rd homersun into centerfield bleachers at the polo grounds
June 18, 1962 ā Henry Aaron belted a grand slam into the centerfield bleachers in the Polo Grounds, just the ...
Al Jackson throws the first one-hitter in franchise history when the Mets beat the Colt .45’s, the National League’s other expansion team, at the Polo Grounds, 2-0. The lone hit given up by the southpaw is Joey Amalfitano’s line drive single to left field in the first inning.
Al Jackson throws the first one-hitter in franchise history when the Mets beat the Colt .45's, the National League's other ...
Stan Musial becomes the oldest man to hit three home runs in a game
On July 8, 1962, At the Polo Grounds 41-year-old Stan Musial becomes the oldest man to hit three home runs ...
Game 2 of Twin Bill Cards strike for 3 in 8th to top Mets
St. Louis Cardinals 6, New York Mets 5 (2) Game Played on Friday, July 27, 1962 (N) at Busch Stadium ...
Frank Thomas ties a National League with his 6th homerun in 3 games
With his sixth home run in three consecutive games, Frank Thomas ties a National League record when he goes deep ...
Al Jackson goes the distance in the Mets’ 15-inning loss to Philadelphia. The hard-luck lefty, who throws an astounding 215 pitches during the contest, gives up only six hits, but third baseman Mel Roach, who entered the game in the 11th inning as a pinch-hitter, strokes a two-run single in the fifteenth frame that proves be the difference in his 3-1 defeat at the Polo Grounds.
Al Jackson goes the distance in the Mets' 15-inning loss to Philadelphia. The hard-luck lefty, who throws an astounding 215 ...
Pinch-hitĀ home runs by theĀ Mets’Ā Choo Choo ColemanĀ andĀ Jim Hickman tie the major-league record for pinch home runs by one club in one game
1962Ā -Ā Pinch-hitĀ home runs by theĀ Mets'Ā Choo Choo ColemanĀ (6th inning) andĀ Jim HickmanĀ (8th) tie the major-league record for pinch home runs by one club ...
Al Jackson limits the opposing batters to three hits, going the distance in the Metsā 2-0 victory over the Phillies at Connie Mack Stadium. The 26 year-old left-handerās effort marks the fourth time he has blanked the opponents, accounting for all of the expansion teamās shutouts the entire season.
Al Jackson limits the opposing batters to three hits, going the distance in the Metsā 2-0 victory over the Phillies ...
Colt’s walk off in 10 innings on Craig Wild Pitch Radio Broadcast
September 8, 1962 In Game 2 of a twin bill Houston Colt 45's walk off in the 10th inning on ...
TheĀ MetsĀ drop a pair to the visitingĀ Colts .45s, 6 – 2 and 8 – 6, and also break the major-league record for homers allowed.Ā
TheĀ MetsĀ drop a pair to the visitingĀ Colts .45s, 6 - 2 and 8 - 6, and also break the major-league record ...
17 year-old first baseman Ed Kranepool gets his first hit, he will be the franchise leader in eight offensive categories when he retires 18 years later
In his first major league start, 17 year-old first baseman Ed Kranepool gets his first hit, an eighth-inning double at ...
Hank Aaron leads Braves past Mets who lose there 118th game – Full Radio Broadcast
September 26, 1962 At County Stadium only 3,200 fans came out of this rainy day to see the Milwaukee Braves ...
Flushing Meadows renamed Shea Stadium
ON February 4, 1963 - Mayor Robert Wagner signs a bill that officially changes the name the of the stadium ...
Songwriters Ruth Roberts and Bill Katz introduced the official Met theme song,Ā Meet the Mets
Songwriters Ruth Roberts and Bill Katz introduced the official Met theme song,Ā Meet the Mets,Ā to the public. The tune will be ...
Duke Snider returns to New York
On April 1, 1963, the New York Mets purchase the "Duke of Flatbush," veteran outfielder Duke Snider, from the Los ...
Spahn wins his 328th and becomes all time leader for lefthanded pitcher
On April 11, 1963, Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves becomes the all-time winningest left-hander in major league history. Spahnās ...
Milwaukee Braves at New York Mets Game 1 Full Radio Broadcast
Sponsor this Page New York Mets 8, Milwaukee Braves 5 (1) Game Played on Sunday, April 21, 1963 (D) at ...
Radio Broadcast New York Mets vs Pittsburgh Pirates April 26 1963
Ā Friday, April 26, 1963 Attendance: 10,531 Venue: Forbes Field Game Duration: 2:56 Night Game, on grass Top 5 Plays ...
