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| 1981 | The Mets obtain Expos' right fielder Ellis Valentine for relief pitcher Jeff Reardon and Dan Norman, acquired in the 1977 Tom Seaver trade from the Reds. The former Montreal All-Star Gold Glover hits .261 during his two seasons in New York, with Reardon compiling 367 saves while playing for seven teams in his 16-year major league tenure. |
| 1990 |
The Mets fire Davey Johnson, citing the lack of team discipline in the talented team that reached the postseason only twice during his six years at the helm. Third base coach Bud Harrelson replaces the popular manager, who averaged 96 victories a season, leading the club to the World Championship in 1986.
(Ed. Note: The new manager will keep New York in contention until the end of the season, but the club dismisses him with a few games remaining next season starts, with the team ending up in fifth place. - LP) |
| 2000 | At the age of 104, Fred Roberts, the oldest living Dodger fan, makes his first visit to Dodger Stadium. Wearing a jersey with the number 104, the World War I veteran cheers as Shawn Green's sixth-inning grand slam helps to beat Al Leiter and the Mets, 4-1. |
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