Thirty-three years after Don Zimmer played third base in the franchise’s first game, Edgardo Alfonzo becomes the 100th player in Mets history to cover the ‘hot corner’. Howard Johnson played the most games at the position, appearing in 835 games over a span of eight seasons.

On May 5, 1995 — Thirty-three years after Don Zimmer played third base in the franchise’s first game, Edgardo Alfonzo becomes the 100th player in Mets history to cover the ‘hot corner’. Howard Johnson played the most games at the position, appearing in 835 games over a span of eight seasons.

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