The New York Mets trade popular shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer Fred Andrews.
1978 – The New York Mets trade popular shortstop Bud Harrelson to the Philadelphia Phillies for minor leaguer Fred Andrews.
New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Atlanta Braves complete an unusual four-team trade
New York Mets, Texas Rangers, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Atlanta Braves complete an unusual four-team trade
Tom Seaver makes his first appearance in Shea Stadium as a member of the Reds
Tom Seaver makes his first appearance in Shea Stadium as a member of the Reds, and pitches a six-hitter to beat the Mets, 5 – 1. Tom Terrific strikes out 11, has a double at the plate and scores twice.
Kingman traded to the Padres
On June 15, 1977 forgotten on this sad day in Mets history, Dave Kingman, their exciting slugger is traded to the Padres for Bobby Valentine and LHP Paul Siebert. Lost in the news because “Franchise” Tom Seaver is traded to Cincinnati. Kingman only played a few weeks in San Diego before sent packing to the…
New York Mets trade franchise pitcher Tom Seaver just moments before the trading deadline
On June 15, 1977 – In an unpopular move, the New York Mets trade franchise pitcher Tom Seaver just moments before the trading deadline. The Mets send Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds for four lesser players: infielder Doug Flynn, outfielders Steve Henderson and Dan Norman, and pitcher Pat Zachry. Seaver will go on to win…
Tom Seaver makes his final appearance for New York Mets
On June 12, 1977, future Hall of Famer Tom Seaver makes his final appearance with the New York Mets before departing in a blockbuster trade. Seaver defeats the Houston Astros, 3-1, at the Astrodome. Three days later, the Mets will trade Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds for four players… @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@
Texas Rangers infielder Lenny Randle physically confronts manager Frank Lucchesi
On March 28, 1977 – Texas Rangers second baseman Lenny Randle, upset at losing his second base job to Bump Wills during spring training,(Wills batted 324 with Sacramento of the Pacific Coast League last year.) physically confronts manager Frank Lucchesi, sending him to the hospital with a shattered cheekbone. Lucchesi helps precipitate the incident, which…
Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson belts two homers and pitches a 3 – 1 win over the Mets
1976 – Phillies pitcher Larry Christenson belts two homers and pitches a 3 – 1 win over the Mets. Mickey Lolich is the losing pitcher.
1976 – The Mets’ Dave Kingman tears ligaments in his thumb diving for a ball in a 4 – 2 loss to the Braves. Kingman, who already has 32 home runs for the season, will hit only five more after being sidelined for six weeks.
1976 – The Mets’ Dave Kingman tears ligaments in his thumb diving for a ball in a 4 – 2 loss to the Braves. Kingman, who already has 32 home runs for the season, will hit only five more after being sidelined for six weeks.
34 couples are married at home plate at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium
On July 11, 1976, the Atlanta Braves stage an unusual promotion at Atlanta’s Fulton County Stadium. In a pre-game ceremony dubbed “Headlocks and Wedlocks,” 34 couples are married at home plate, followed by the staging of championship wrestling matches. The Braves then defeat the New York Mets, 9-8, to complete the evening’s festivities.
