 History
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 1972-1981
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| 1972 |
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May 11, 1972 - The Mets acquire outfielder Willie Mays from the San Francisco Giants in exchange for pitcher Charlie Williams.
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1973 |
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Celebrating the 1973 Pennant
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October 1, 1973 - The Mets head to the postseason for the second time in franchise history, clinching the National League East with a 6-4 victory over the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
October 10, 1973 - Before a Shea crowd of 50,323, Tom Seaver and Tug McGraw combine on a seven-hitter as the Mets win their second NL Pennant with a 7-2 victory over Cincinnati in the deciding game of the series. |
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| 1977 |
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June 15, 1977 - The Mets trade pitcher Tom Seaver to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for pitcher Pat Zachry, infielder Doug Flynn, and outfielders Steve Henderson and Dan Norman.
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January 24, 1980 - The Mets are sold to a group headed by Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon. The purchase price is estimated at $21.1 million - the highest amount ever paid for an American professional sports franchise.
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