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Latest Release from The Ultimate Mets Scrapbook:
Eighteen Obituaries
Released January 6, 2025
Obituaries for Ed Kranepool, Jerry Grote, Willie Mays, Frank Thomas, Roger Craig, Joe Christopher, Pat Zachry, Jim McAndrew, Whitey Herzog, Ron Hodges, Lenny Randle, Mike Cubbage, Jesus Alou, Eddie Bressoud, Dave Hillman, Joe Hicks, Wayne Graham, and last but also first, the original original Met, Hobie Landrith.

This Date in Mets History

Today is April 7

Born on this date:

Died on this date:

Jerry Grote (2024)

Transactions:
New York Mets signed free agent Clint Hurdle on April 7, 1983.

New York Mets signed free agent Bob Gibson on April 7, 1987.

Cincinnati Reds claimed Pete Schourek of the New York Mets on waivers on April 7, 1994.

Philadelphia Phillies claimed Nelson Figueroa of the New York Mets on waivers on April 7, 2010.

New York Mets purchased Adonis Medina from the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 7, 2022.

Los Angeles Dodgers signed Dellin Betances of the New York Mets as a free agent on April 7, 2022.

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Random Article from the Ultimate Mets Scrapbook

	Hundley Rings True; Todd welcomes power of Piazza New York Daily News, May 23, 1998 The writing is on the wall for Todd Hundley, as the Mets have acquired a superstar catcher in Mike Piazza. Meanwhile, John Olerud and Mookie Wilson weigh the impact the deal may have on them.
Tags: Todd Hundley, John Olerud, Mike Piazza, Mookie Wilson.

Randomly selected Met Player

Rob Gardner Born: December 19, 1944 at Binghamton, N.Y. Died: October 21, 2023 at Binghamton, N.Y.
Years with Mets: 1965, 1966 46 games. 4 - 10, 4.79 93 strikeouts, 0 saves

Mets vs. San Francisco Giants 1963 Game Results
05/03	Giants 5, Mets 3	Hook (L, 0-4)
05/04	Giants 17, Mets 4	Craig (L, 2-3)
05/05	Giants 6, Mets 3	Cisco (L, 1-2)
05/05	Mets 4, Giants 2	Willey (W, 2-1)
05/16	Giants 6, Mets 5	Hook (L, 1-5)
05/17	Giants 4, Mets 3	Craig (L, 2-5)
05/18	Mets 4, Giants 0	Willey (W, 4-2)
07/17	Mets 9, Giants 7	Cisco (W, 6-7)
07/18	Giants 6, Mets 5	Cisco (L, 6-8)
07/23	Giants 9, Mets 1	Craig (L, 2-17)
07/24	Giants 4, Mets 3	Jackson (L, 6-12)
07/25	Giants 8, Mets 6	Cisco (L, 6-9)
09/10	Mets 4, Giants 2	Willey (W, 9-12)
09/11	Mets 4, Giants 2	Jackson (W, 11-16)
09/12	Giants 6, Mets 0	Stallard (L, 6-15)
09/20	Giants 6, Mets 3	Willey (L, 9-14)
09/21	Mets 5, Giants 4	Jackson (W, 12-17)
09/22	Giants 13, Mets 4	Hook (L, 4-14)
1963 totals: 6 wins, 12 losses