Everything I needed to know I learned on the backs of my baseball cards…
• Tom established himself as one of baseball's premier pitchers as he led the Mets to their amazing pennant and World Series triumphs.
• Won first game the Mets ever defeated Sandy Koufax, led I.L. in ERA in 1967, and also set strikeout record at 15.
• Paced club in Hits, Doubles, Walks & Stolen Bases last season.
• Won 2 games vs. Orioles in the World Series.
• His handling of Mets staff was a vital contribution to the championship effort.
• A strong hitter, Don has slugged 15 homers in the NL.
• Holds degree in engineering.
• The 54 consecutive errorless games Bud played, 1970, tied major league mark for shortstops.
• Donn was 2nd on the Mets in Homers & Batting in 1970 and set a new club mark for RBI's.
• Acquired by the Mets during September, Dean got his first taste of NL competition.
• In 3 years of Bronx Federation League competition, Ken hit .385, .365 & .425 with 36 homers.
• Co-holder of Mets' club mark with 23 consecutive scoreless innings, August, 1969, Jim is a veteran of Little League ball.
• Ray played baseball & basketball in high school & helped pitch team to undefeated season & prep title in 1958.
• Especially tough in clutch, he hits ball where it's pitched.
• The Dominican League's Rookie of the Year for 1967-68 season, Ted is fine utility man for Mets.
• On Sept. 7th he had distinction of becoming 34th centerfielder in Mets' history.
• The Mets' 7th pick in June, 1968 draft, Charlie was born within walking distance of Shea Stadium.
• Had 8 CG's in 1971.
• An able backup receiver behind Jerry Grote, Duffy hit dramatic 2-run Homer vs. Cubs in 10th inning, 6-23-70, to give Mets 5-game series sweep.
• Possessed with excellent speed, Don's defensive ability is 2nd to none.
• He & Tug McGraw give Mets fine righty-lefty bullpen duo.
• With newly-acquired Jim Fregosi slated to play 3rd base, they'll be contenders all the way.
• John was an all-state high school star in baseball, football and basketball.
• He was groomed for stardom the moment he became a pro, Jon had a remarkable high school career which included 8 no-hitters en route to a 22-1 record.
• A valuable man to have on a ballclub, Bill plays five positions.
• Ken was injured for a portion of 1972, he returned to action in the later part of the season and was one of the Mets' hottest hitters in September.
• Phil played semipro ball in the Kentucky-Indiana Collegiate League before signing with the Tribe.
• Hit 2 homers for Mets against Astros, August 21, 1972, to celebrate his 33rd birthday.
• One of Ron's hobbies is dancing.
• Ed was elected to his High School Hall of Fame.
• Tied record by going 6-for-6 in game vs. Giants, July 6, 1970.
• Harry likes to play handball.
• Rusty is a gourmet cook.
• Twice fanned 10 batters in one game for Braves, vs. Cubs in 1970 & vs. Phillies in 1971.
• George likes marshmallow milk shakes.
And the things I continue to learn…
• One of David's agents is former Mets infielder Keith Miller.
• In a 10-game stretch in May 2005, he legged out seven triples!
• Victor was the first Mets rookie ever with 10 RBI in April.
• Steve likes to start hitters off with a big, slow curveball.
• Aaron used April 15 to file a 1-hitter versus the Marlins at Shea. Only Luis Castillo's fourth inning infield single was exempt from the righty's masterful form.