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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 July 8

Born on this date:

Died on this date:

Tom Veryzer (2014)

Transactions:
New York Mets traded Frank Lary to the Chicago White Sox for Jimmie Schaffer on July 8, 1965.

New York Mets released John Cangelosi on July 8, 1994.

Los Angeles Angels claimed Jacob Rhame of the New York Mets on waivers on July 8, 2020.

Newspaper Covers

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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

	Jim Hickman Takes the Bat Off His Shoulder 3 Times Newsday, September 4, 1965 Jim Hickman becomes the first Met to hit three home runs in a game. Newsday's coverage is rather snarky.
Tags: Jim Hickman.

Randomly selected Met Player

Dick Rusteck Born: July 12, 1941 at Chicago, Ill.
Years with Mets: 1966 8 games. 1 - 2, 3.00 9 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets vs. San Francisco Giants 1963 Game Results
05/03	Giants 5, Mets 3	Hook (L, 0-4)
05/04	Giants 17, Mets 4	Craig (L, 2-3)
05/05	Giants 6, Mets 3	Cisco (L, 1-2)
05/05	Mets 4, Giants 2	Willey (W, 2-1)
05/16	Giants 6, Mets 5	Hook (L, 1-5)
05/17	Giants 4, Mets 3	Craig (L, 2-5)
05/18	Mets 4, Giants 0	Willey (W, 4-2)
07/17	Mets 9, Giants 7	Cisco (W, 6-7)
07/18	Giants 6, Mets 5	Cisco (L, 6-8)
07/23	Giants 9, Mets 1	Craig (L, 2-17)
07/24	Giants 4, Mets 3	Jackson (L, 6-12)
07/25	Giants 8, Mets 6	Cisco (L, 6-9)
09/10	Mets 4, Giants 2	Willey (W, 9-12)
09/11	Mets 4, Giants 2	Jackson (W, 11-16)
09/12	Giants 6, Mets 0	Stallard (L, 6-15)
09/20	Giants 6, Mets 3	Willey (L, 9-14)
09/21	Mets 5, Giants 4	Jackson (W, 12-17)
09/22	Giants 13, Mets 4	Hook (L, 4-14)
1963 totals: 6 wins, 12 losses