Frank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. was an American professional baseball relief pitcher. McGraw played in 19 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),from 1965 to 1984,for the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies,earning a total of over $2 million. He is often remembered for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe",which became the rallying cry for the 1973 New York Mets and has since become a popular slogan for the team and fans.
Guillermo Montañez Naranjo is a Puerto Rican former professional baseball first baseman,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the California Angels (1966),Philadelphia Phillies,San Francisco Giants (1975–1976),Atlanta Braves (1976–1977),New York Mets (1978–1979),Texas Rangers (1979),San Diego Padres (1980),Montreal Expos (1980–1981),and Pittsburgh Pirates (1981-1982). He batted and threw left-handed.
Marlon Ordell Anderson is an American former professional baseball second baseman and outfielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for six teams,over 12 seasons. He was widely known for his clutch hits,and writers for publications including The New York Times and Newsday had referred to him as one of the best pinch-hitters in the game. Anderson was the hitting coach for the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2018.
Lee Andrew May was an American professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a first baseman and designated hitter from 1965 to 1982 for the Cincinnati Reds,Houston Astros,Baltimore Orioles,and Kansas City Royals.
James Leroy Thomas was an American first baseman and right fielder,coach and front-office executive in Major League Baseball (MLB) who played for six teams from 1961 to 1968,most notably the Los Angeles Angels,then went on to a successful tenure as general manager of the Philadelphia Phillies. Traded to the Angels one month after the expansion franchise began play in 1961,he tied for third in Rookie of the Year voting after batting .285 with 24 home runs and 70 runs batted in (RBI),primarily playing in the outfield. The following year,he was named to the American League (AL) All-Star team after shifting to first base,and appeared in both All-Star games played that year as a pinch hitter and late-inning defensive replacement. He finished the year with career highs in batting (.290),home runs (26) and RBI (104),but a sharp decline in 1963 led to his being traded to the Boston Red Sox in mid-1964,the first of four trades before the 1968 season.
Peter Mackanin,Jr.,is an American former professional baseball utility player,coach,scout,and manager,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers,Montreal Expos,Philadelphia Phillies,and Minnesota Twins,from 1973 to 1981.
Steven Curtis Henderson is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder who is best remembered for being one of the players the New York Mets acquired in the infamous "Midnight Massacre."
Larry Eugene Hisle is an American former professional baseball player and hitting coach. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) as an outfielder for the Philadelphia Phillies (1968–71),Minnesota Twins (1973–77),and Milwaukee Brewers (1978–82). A two-time All-Star,he was the 1977 American League (AL) RBI champion. As a coach,Hisle was a member of two World Series-winning teams for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Michael Allen Anderson is an American former professional baseball outfielder. He is the brother of former Major League Baseball (MLB) infielder Kent Anderson.
John Hardin Stearns,nicknamed "Bad Dude",was an American professional baseball catcher and coach in Major League Baseball (MLB). He played for the New York Mets from 1975 to 1984 after playing a single game for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1974.
David Lee Schneck is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played parts of three seasons,from 1972 until 1974,with the New York Mets.
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.
Valentino Martin Pascucci is an American former professional baseball player. He played parts of two major league seasons with the Montreal Expos and New York Mets. He batted and threw right-handed. In 2014,he transitioned to the role of hitting coach for the Mets Single A affiliate,the Savannah Sand Gnats. In 2016,he was named the hitting coach for the St. Lucie Mets.
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 1975 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 93rd in the history of the franchise. The Phillies finished in second place in the National League East with a record of 86–76,61⁄2 games behind the NL East champion Pittsburgh Pirates. As a result,the Phillies had their first winning season in eight years.
The 1979 Philadelphia Phillies season was a season in American baseball. The team finished fourth in the National League East,14 games behind the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates.
Alfred Lee "Butch" Benton is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed catcher. He was selected sixth overall in the 1975 Major League Baseball Draft by the New York Mets.
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).
Roger Vernon Freed,was an American professional baseball outfielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles,Philadelphia Phillies,Cincinnati Reds,Montreal Expos,and St. Louis Cardinals,from 1970 to 1979.
Kenneth Raymond Suarez was an American professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Kansas City Athletics,Cleveland Indians,and Texas Rangers from 1966 to 1973.
