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Latest Release from The Ultimate Mets Scrapbook:
Spotlight on Bud Harrelson
Released January 29, 2024
In memory of Mets Hall-of-Famer Bud Harrelson. This release includes articles dating back to when Bud first signed with the Mets organization in 1963, through his playing career including the World Championship in 1969, the fight with Pete Rose in 1973, his decline and trade to the Phillies, his return to the Mets organization as a minor league manager and then a major league coach, his turbulent tenure as Mets manager and his association with the Long Island Ducks. There's a lot here, so you'd better get started!

This Date in Mets History

Today is June 15

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Larry Foss (2019)

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New York Mets purchased Gene Woodling from the Washington Senators on June 15, 1962.

New York Mets purchased Bob Friend from the New York Yankees on June 15, 1966.

New York Mets traded Kevin Collins, Steve Renko, Jay Carden and Dave Colon to the Montreal Expos for Donn Clendenon on June 15, 1969.

New York Mets traded Tom Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds for Doug Flynn, Steve Henderson, Pat Zachry and Dan Norman on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets traded Dave Kingman to the San Diego Padres for Bobby Valentine and Paul Siebert on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets traded Mike Phillips to the St. Louis Cardinals for Joel Youngblood on June 15, 1977.

New York Mets traded Bob Myrick and Mike Bruhert to the Texas Rangers for Dock Ellis on June 15, 1979.

New York Mets purchased Andy Hassler from the Boston Red Sox on June 15, 1979.

New York Mets traded Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey to the St. Louis Cardinals for Keith Hernandez on June 15, 1983.

New York Mets sold Mike Jorgensen to the Atlanta Braves on June 15, 1983.

New York Mets traded Jay Tibbs, Eddie Williams and Matt Bullinger to the Cincinnati Reds for Bruce Berenyi on June 15, 1984.

New York Mets released Gary Matthews on June 15, 2010.

New York Mets purchased Brooks Pounders from the Cleveland Indians on June 15, 2019.

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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

	Voice of the Mets Didn't Hide Awful Truth Newsday, April 12, 1962 An early review of the Mets three-man broadcast booth, but Newsday Sports Television Critic Jack Mann. He dismissively refers to Bob Murphy as a "mop-up announcer".
Tags: Ralph Kiner, Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson.

Randomly selected Met Player

Chris Beck Born: September 4, 1990 at Commerce, Ga.
Years with Mets: 2018 6 games. 0 - 0, 5.23 5 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1971
Opponent	W	L	T	Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies	13	5	0	.722
Pittsburgh Pirates	10	8	0	.556
St. Louis Cardinals	10	8	0	.556
Montreal Expos	9	9	0	.500
Chicago Cubs	7	11	0	.389
Houston Astros	7	5	0	.583
Los Angeles Dodgers	7	5	0	.583
San Diego Padres	7	5	0	.583
Atlanta Braves	5	7	0	.417
Cincinnati Reds	4	8	0	.333
San Francisco Giants	4	8	0	.333