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| 1970 |
Mets' center fielder Tommie Agee becomes the first non-pitcher to win a Gold Glove in each league. The New York flycatcher, who joins the selection of flycatchers Pete Rose and Roberto Clemente for NL honors, also won the prestigious award for fielding with the White Sox during his 1966 Rookie of the Year season.
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| 1972 | The BBWAA, casting 19 of 24 first-place votes for the southpaw, selects Mets Jon Matlack (15-10, 2.32) as the NL Rookie of the Year. The 22-year-old West Chester (PA) native, who easily outdistances Giants' catcher Dave Rader and teammate Jon Milner for the honor, becomes the second player in team history to win the award, joining teammate Tom Seaver, who copped the freshman prize in 1967. |
| 1983 | Mets' outfielder Darryl Strawberry breaks Los Angeles' four-year stronghold on the Rookie of the Year Award when he becomes the first non-Dodger to win the honor since 1978. The previous winners were Rick Sutcliffe, Steve Howe, Fernando Valenzuela, and Steve Sax. |
| 2009 | The Mets, responding to criticism of the lack of commemorating the team's history, announce the Citi Field entrances will bear the names of the persons who have had their number retired by the franchise and honor William Shea by using his name for the outfield bridge. Additionally, the venue will feature a team Hall of Fame and Museum, a display of full-color banners of Mets players in front of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda, and the light poles in the parking lots will feature team logos. |
| 2010 | The Mets replace former manager Jerry Manuel, fired a day after the season ended, with Terry Collins, eleven years after he resigned from his last managerial position, having piloted the Astros (1994-96) and Angels (1997-99). The 61-year-old new skipper, known for alienating some of his players due to his old-school approach, compiled a 444-434 won-loss record, finishing second in five of his six years in the dugout. |
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