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Today is October 17

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New York Mets released Bob Friend on October 17, 1966.

New York Mets released Roy McMillan on October 17, 1966.

New York Mets purchased Larry Stahl from the Kansas City Athletics on October 17, 1966.

Los Angeles Dodgers claimed Mike Baxter of the New York Mets on waivers on October 17, 2013.

Los Angeles Angels claimed Robert Carson of the New York Mets on waivers on October 17, 2013.

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Young Idea: Some Present for New York Fans
New York Daily News, May 12, 1972
Dick Young approves of the trade that brought Willie Mays to the Mets.
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Randomly selected Met Player

Bob Shaw
Born: June 29, 1933
at Bronx, N.Y.
Died: September 23, 2010 at Tequesta, Fla.
Shaw
Years with Mets: 1966, 1967

49 games. 14 - 19, 4.06
153 strikeouts, 0 saves


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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