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New York Mets purchased Jim Piersall from the Washington Senators on May 23, 1963.

New York Mets claimed Aaron Altherr on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 23, 2019.

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Fair? Bunning Was Perfect: Jim-Dandy Day: 27 Mets, 27 Outs
Newsday, June 22, 1964
Phillies pitcher Jim Bunning throws a perfect game against the Mets at Shea Stadium on Father's Day in 1964.


Randomly selected Met Player

Donn Clendenon
Born: July 15, 1935
at Neosho, Mo.
Died: September 17, 2005 at Sioux Falls, S.D.
Clendenon
Years with Mets: 1969 - 1971

281 games. 45 hr, 171 rbi, 0.267
125 runs, 8 stolen bases


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1970
Opponent W L T Pct.
Philadelphia Phillies 13 5 0 .722
St. Louis Cardinals 12 6 0 .667
Chicago Cubs 11 7 0 .611
Montreal Expos 8 10 0 .444
Houston Astros 6 6 0 .500
Pittsburgh Pirates 6 12 0 .333
San Francisco Giants 6 6 0 .500
Atlanta Braves 6 6 0 .500
San Diego Padres 6 6 0 .500
Los Angeles Dodgers 5 7 0 .417
Cincinnati Reds 4 8 0 .333



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