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Scrapbook Articles from 1963

	Rogers Hornsby, Hall Of Famer, Succumbs to Heart Attack at 66 Brooklyn Eagle, January 6, 1963 Rogers Hornsby, one of baseball's all-time greats, ended his career on Casey Stengel's 1962 coaching staff. His obituary includes comments from Stan Musial and Pie Traynor.
Tags: Rogers Hornsby.

	Snider Begins With Half a Job Newsday, April 2, 1963 The Mets are bringing Brooklyn Dodgers legend Duke Snider back home to New York.
Tags: Duke Snider.

	Moment of Truth - By Bruce Stark New York Daily News, April 9, 1963 Will the Mets' winning record in spring training carry over into the regular season?
Tags: Casey Stengel.

	Shades of Mel Ott - By Bruce Stark New York Daily News, April 23, 1963 Yes, Bruce Stark is comparing Ed Kranepool to Mel Ott. Also, this cartoon contains outdated culturally insensitive content.
Tags: Ed Kranepool.

	Gator Star Signed by Mets San Francisco Examiner, June 9, 1963 Bud Harrelson, a 19-year-old third baseman from Hayward, California, has signed a contract with the New York Mets.
Tags: Bud Harrelson.

	Harkness Blasts a Hearty Hello Newsday, June 27, 1963 Tim Harkness' game-winning grand slam against the Cubs was one of the few highlights of the Mets' early years.
Tags: Tim Harkness.

	Just for the Record - By Bruce Stark New York Daily News, July 29, 1963 A Casey Stengel cartoon by Bruce Stark.
Tags: Casey Stengel.

	The Lady's Fickle - By Bruce Stark New York Daily News, August 20, 1963 This is an odd content warning: This cartoon includes Bruce Stark's interpretation of what Casey Stengel looks like when aroused. Click with caution!
Tags: Casey Stengel.

	Old Friends Pay Their Respects Newsday, September 19, 1963 The Polo Grounds, where so much history was made by the New York Giants, from John McGraw and Christy Mathewson to Willie Mays and Bobby Thompson, closes with little fanfare. The Mets go quietly against the Phillies and a chapter of baseball history comes to an end.

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