Octavio Víctor "Cookie" Rojas Rivas,is a Cuban-American former professional baseball player,coach,manager and current television sports presenter. He played in Major League Baseball as a second baseman and outfielder from 1962 to 1977,most prominently for the Philadelphia Phillies where he first became an All-Star player,and later with the Kansas City Royals where his veteran experience and leadership played an integral role in helping the young Royals franchise develop into a championship team.
Víctor JoséDavalillo Romero was a Venezuelan professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Mexican League as an outfielder from 1963 to 1982.
George Andrew Hendrick Jr. is an American former professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder between 1971 and 1988,most prominently as an integral member of the St. Louis Cardinals team that won the 1982 World Series.
Delbert Bernard Unser is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a center fielder and utility player from 1968 to 1982,most prominently with the Philadelphia Phillies,where he was a member of the 1980 World Series winning team. He also played for the Washington Senators,Cleveland Indians,New York Mets and the Montreal Expos. His father was major league catcher Al Unser.
Ronald Kenneth (Ron) Hunt is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball from 1963 to 1974 for the New York Mets,Los Angeles Dodgers,San Francisco Giants,Montreal Expos and St. Louis Cardinals. He batted and threw right-handed.
Donald Eugene Cardwell was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) right-handed pitcher who played for five National League (NL) teams from 1957 to 1970. He was the first pitcher in major league history to pitch a no-hitter in his first game after being traded. He pitched a no-hit,4–0 winning game for the Chicago Cubs on May 15,1960,just two days after being traded from the Philadelphia Phillies. After winning 15 games for the Cubs in 1961,he won 13 games twice for the Pittsburgh Pirates before helping the New York Mets win the 1969 World Series title.
Jerry Wayne Mumphrey is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He played in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals (1974–79),San Diego Padres (1980),New York Yankees (1981–83),Houston Astros (1983–85) and Chicago Cubs (1986–88). Mumphrey was an All-Star in 1984.
Gary Lynn Sutherland,nicknamed "Sudsy",was an American professional baseball middle infielder. He player 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1966 to 1978 for the Philadelphia Phillies,Montreal Expos,Houston Astros,Detroit Tigers,Milwaukee Brewers,San Diego Padres,and St. Louis Cardinals. He played college baseball at the University of Southern California.
Jack Seale Heidemann is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop between 1969 and 1977 for the Cleveland Indians,St. Louis Cardinals,New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers. Heidemann was the first round draft choice by the Cleveland Indians in the 1967 Major League Baseball Draft.
Donald Antone Hahn is an American former professional baseball outfielder,known primarily for his defensive abilities. Hahn played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Montreal Expos,New York Mets,Philadelphia Phillies,St. Louis Cardinals,and San Diego Padres.
Julio Ruben "Jerry" Morales Torres is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1969 to 1983.
The 1975 New York Mets season was the 14th regular season for the Mets,who played their home games at Shea Stadium. Initially led by manager Yogi Berra followed by Roy McMillan,the team had an 82–80 record and finished in third place in the National League East.
The 1972 New York Mets season was the 11th regular season for the Mets,who played home games at Shea Stadium. Led by manager Yogi Berra,the team had an 83–73 record and finished in third place in the National League East division.
The 1963 New York Mets season was the second regular season for the Mets. They went 51–111 and finished tenth in the National League,48 games behind the World Series Champion Los Angeles Dodgers. They were managed by Casey Stengel. They played their home games at the Polo Grounds,the second and final season there for the Mets before moving to Shea Stadium the following season.
The 1962 New York Mets season was the first regular season for the Mets,as the National League returned to New York City for the first time since 1957. They went 40–120 (.250) and finished tenth and last in the National League,60+1⁄2 games behind the NL Champion San Francisco Giants,who had once called New York home. The Mets were the latest team to be 60+ games behind in a division before the 2018 Baltimore Orioles finished 61 games behind the World Series Champion Boston Red Sox. The Mets' 120 losses were the most losses in modern MLB history until the 2024 Chicago White Sox lost 121;though their winning percentage (.250) is still lower than the 2024 Sox (.253). The Mets' starting pitchers also recorded a new major league low of just 23 wins all season.
The 1982 Montreal Expos season was the 14th season in franchise history. They finished 86–76,6 games back of the St. Louis Cardinals in the National League East.
Charles Gilbert Taylor was an American professional baseball player who played in the Major League Baseball as a relief pitcher from 1969 to 1976 for the St. Louis Cardinals,New York Mets,Milwaukee Brewers and Montreal Expos.
Doug Clarey is an American former professional baseball infielder. He played one season in Major League Baseball (MLB),appearing in nine games for the 1976 St. Louis Cardinals. Listed at 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m) and 180 pounds (82 kg),he batted and threw right-handed.
Guerrant McCurdy "Mac" Scarce is an American former professional baseball relief pitcher,who played in parts of five Major League Baseball (MLB) seasons from 1972–1978. During his short career,the 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) left-hander pitched for the Philadelphia Phillies,New York Mets,and Minnesota Twins. He attended John Randolph Tucker High School in Henrico County,Virginia and finished his collegiate career at Florida State University (FSU).
Gary Alan Kolb was an American professional baseball player. An outfielder and utilityman,Kolb played all or parts of seven seasons of Major League Baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals,Milwaukee Braves,New York Mets and Pittsburgh Pirates. He threw right-handed,batted left-handed,stood 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) tall and weighed 194 lb (88 kg).
