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Scrapbook Articles from 1980

	METS SOLD: Record $21.1 million paid by Doubleday-Pickett group New York Daily News, January 25, 1980 The Mets are sold for the first time in their history. Plus, "Mets present a big task for Doubleday".
Tags: Lorinda de Roulet, Nelson Doubleday.

	Mets: Series in '80s: 'Do anything to bring fans winner,' vows Wilpon New York Daily News, January 26, 1980 The new Mets owners make a bold promise, one that they fulfilled. Plus, "New Met boss Wilpon grew up a Dodger fan" and "Met players cautiously optimistic".
Tags: Lorinda de Roulet, Nelson Doubleday, Fred Wilpon.

	The owners who give Mets Midas touch; Martin as manager could solve Mets problems New York Daily News, January 27, 1980 Profiles of the new Mets leadership. Phil Pepe of the Daily News suggests Billy Martin for Mets manager.
Tags: Nelson Doubleday, Fred Wilpon.

	Mets pick a Strawberry in draft New York Daily News, June 4, 1980 Darryl Strawberry is selected by the Mets in the first round of the 1980 amateur free-agent draft. (Plus Billy Beane and John Gibbons.)
Tags: Billy Beane, John Gibbons, Darryl Strawberry.

	Henderson HR in 9th Stuns the Giants, 7-6 Newsday, June 15, 1980 A game-winning home run by Steve Henderson caps a big comeback for the Mets. This was a big standout moment in an era for the team that had few highlights.
Tags: Steve Henderson.

	Torre's faith has Mets believin' New York Daily News, June 15, 1980 The 1980 Mets are... better than the 1979 Mets.
Tags: Joe Torre.

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