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New York Mets traded Mac Scarce to the Cincinnati Reds for Tom Hall on April 15, 1975.

New York Mets signed free agent Jose Oquendo on April 15, 1979.

New York Mets signed free agent Alberto Castillo on April 15, 1987.

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Mets 'Usher' in Jerry Koosman
Memphis Press Scimitar, May 14, 1968
A wire article published in a Memphis paper profiles young Mets pitcher Jerry Koosman and relates the story about how the Mets scouting department was tipped off to Koosman by a Polo Grounds usher.
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Bernard Gilkey
Born: September 24, 1966
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Years with Mets: 1996 - 1998

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Mets vs. Atlanta Braves
1976 Game Results
04/26 Mets 3, Braves 1 Lolich (W, 1-3)
04/27 Mets 6, Braves 5 Hall (W, 1-0)
04/28 Mets 3, Braves 0 Swan (W, 1-1)
04/29 Mets 2, Braves 0 Seaver (W, 3-0)
05/11 Braves 8, Mets 7 Apodaca (L, 1-2)
05/12 Mets 6, Braves 3 Koosman (W, 4-1)
07/08 Mets 5, Braves 2 Seaver (W, 9-5)
07/09 Braves 5, Mets 3 Espinosa (L, 0-1)
07/10 Mets 4, Braves 2 Lockwood (W, 6-3)
07/11 Braves 9, Mets 8 Apodaca (L, 1-5)
07/18 Mets 2, Braves 0 Lolich (W, 5-10)
07/19 Braves 4, Mets 2 Swan (L, 5-8)
1976 totals: 8 wins, 4 losses



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