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.
Eric Christian Valent,is an American former professional baseball outfielder,who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Philadelphia Phillies,Cincinnati Reds,and New York Mets. Valent is currently the National Cross Checker in the Miami Marlins organization.
Jason Drew Michaels,nicknamed "J-Mike",is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies,Cleveland Indians,Pittsburgh Pirates,and Houston Astros.
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.
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.
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.
Henry Adrian Garrett Jr.,nicknamed "Pat" and "Smokey",was an American professional baseball player and coach. A utility man in Major League Baseball,he appeared in 163 total games during eight seasons between 1966 and 1976 for the Atlanta Braves,Chicago Cubs,Oakland Athletics and California Angels. He batted left-handed,threw right-handed,and was listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) tall and 185 pounds (84 kg).
The 1979 Philadelphia Phillies season was the 97th season in the history of the franchise,and the 9th season for the Philadelphia Phillies at Veterans Stadium. The team finished fourth in the National League East,14 games behind the first-place Pittsburgh Pirates.
Andrew Michael Tracy is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman who played for the Montreal Expos,Colorado Rockies,and Philadelphia Phillies between 2000 and 2009,and is currently the manager for the Columbus Clippers.
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.
