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New York Mets traded Jack Heidemann to the Milwaukee Brewers for Tom Deidel on June 22, 1976.

New York Mets released Mike Torrez on June 22, 1984.

New York Mets purchased Ed Glynn from the Cleveland Indians on June 22, 1984.

New York Mets claimed Robert Stock on waivers from the Chicago Cubs on June 22, 2021.

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Shea's New 3d Loop Is 'The Continental'
New York Daily News, July 28, 1959
An earlier tactic of Bill Shea in his effort to bring a new team to New York was to form a third Major League, known as the Continental League. This was a significant step in the eventual birth of the Mets.
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Born: September 22, 1959
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765 games. 7 hr, 165 rbi, 0.283
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9. Craig Swan 25
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