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New York Mets traded Tom Hall to the Kansas City Royals for Bryan Jones on May 7, 1976.

New York Mets claimed Chico Walker on waivers from the Chicago Cubs on May 7, 1992.

New York Mets claimed Tom Milone on waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on May 7, 2017.

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For Ex-Mets, End is a Cruel Choke
New York Daily News, September 29, 2008
Stars from the Mets' past gathered for the last game at Shea Stadium, but saw a disillusioning finish to what had been a promising season.
Tags: Dwight Gooden, Mike Piazza, Tom Seaver.


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Dennis Ribant
Born: September 20, 1941
at Detroit, Mich.
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1. Jerry Koosman 137 Koosman
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