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New York Mets signed free agent Cleon Jones on July 5, 1962.

New York Mets claimed Chris Schwinden on waivers from the New York Yankees on July 5, 2012.

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New York Daily News, October 4, 1991
Obituary of William A. Shea, one of the founders of the Mets and the man for whom Shea Stadium was named.
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Jesse Orosco
Born: April 21, 1957
at Santa Barbara, Cal.
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Years with Mets: 1979, 1981 - 1987

372 games. 47 - 47, 2.73
506 strikeouts, 107 saves


Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1968
Opponent W L T Pct.
Los Angeles Dodgers 11 7 0 .611
Chicago Cubs 10 8 0 .556
Pittsburgh Pirates 9 9 0 .500
Cincinnati Reds 8 10 0 .444
Houston Astros 8 10 0 .444
Philadelphia Phillies 8 10 0 .444
San Francisco Giants 7 11 0 .389
St. Louis Cardinals 6 12 0 .333
Atlanta Braves 6 12 1 .333



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