National League Standings, September 20, 1970
METS FANS SHARE THEIR MEMORIES OF THE SEPTEMBER 20, 1970 GAME:
mike clancy
May 26, 2002
I was at this double header as a 14 year old seeing my favorite team- the Pirates (sorry) for the first time. Roberto Clements made a spectacular sliding catch into the tarp along the right field line in game one and Willie Stargell hit a home run in game two.
Arthur Quint
February 1, 2013
I too attended the game and remember Clemente's catch well. I think there is a picture of the catch if you Google Clemente.
Koosman was lights-out in the opener. Seaver faltered in the nightcap and would end the season 18-12 after starting at 14-5.
Mike
April 17, 2021
Does anyone remember someone throwing oranges onto the field during the game?
Gary from SE VA
July 7, 2021
This was the first Mets game I ever attended. I was in the upper deck of right field and my most vivid memories are of an older gentleman cheering for Cleon Jones, "Come on, Cleon! You can do it, boy!" (This was a term of endearment, not a racist slur.) and of the deck being covered with peanut shells by the end of the second game. I think that the tickets cost $1.50 each.
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