Mets Pitcher Lectures Teammates on Glenn Spaceflight, Says Maris' 61 HR's More Impressive
Feb. 21, 1962 - A member of the American Rocket Society lectured briefly today to the New York Mets on propulsion, life on other planets,...
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Feb 17, 2022
Casey Stengel Promotes His New Book in St. Pete
Feb. 17, 1962 - Casey Stengel made his public debut as an author today. The 71-year-old manager of the New York Mets autographed copies...
Feb 16, 2022
Mets Sign Another Old Brooklyn Dodger, Clem Labine
Feb. 16, 1962 - Pitcher Clem Labine (pictured left with Jackie Robinson during the 1956 World Series) became the fifth former Brooklyn...
Feb 7, 2022
Pepitone Shines in Yankees Camp
Feb. 7, 1962 - The New York Mets have acquired such former Brooklyn Dodger favorites as Gil Hodges, Charlie Neal, Billy Loes, and Roger...
Dec 8, 2021
MLB: Mets Acquire Former Batting Champ Richie Ashburn
Dec. 8, 1961 - The New York Mets today acquired another slightly aged though still highly capable player they expect to give their club...
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