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Grover Powell, former pitcher for N.Y. Mets, dies of leukemia
News and Observer (Raleigh, N.C.), May 22, 1985
Grover Powell's career got off to a promising start, but he was derailed by an early injury. He also, sadly, suffered an early death. This is his obituary.
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Dick Rusteck
Born: July 12, 1941
at Chicago, Ill.
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Years with Mets: 1966

8 games. 1 - 2, 3.00
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Mets Records vs. Opponents in 1977
Opponent W L T Pct.
Chicago Cubs 9 9 0 .500
St. Louis Cardinals 8 10 0 .444
Montreal Expos 8 10 0 .444
San Francisco Giants 7 5 0 .583
Houston Astros 6 6 0 .500
San Diego Padres 6 6 0 .500
Philadelphia Phillies 5 13 0 .278
Atlanta Braves 5 7 0 .417
Los Angeles Dodgers 4 8 0 .333
Pittsburgh Pirates 4 14 0 .222
Cincinnati Reds 2 10 0 .167



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