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 1982-1991
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| 1982 |
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June, 1982 - The Mets select pitcher Dwight Gooden with the fifth pick of the 1982 Draft.
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| 1983 |
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June 15, 1983 - The Mets acquire first baseman Keith Hernandez from the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for pitchers Neil Allen and Rick Ownbey. |
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| 1984 |
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December 12, 1984 - The Mets acquire catcher Gary Carter from the Montreal Expos in exchange for infielder Hubie Brooks, catcher Mike Fitzgerald, outfielder Herm Winningham and pitcher Floyd Youmans. |
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1986 |
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The 1986 World Series trophy
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September 17, 1986 - The Mets clinch the National League East with a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Shea.
October 15, 1986 - In one of the greatest games in postseason history, the Mets defeat the Houston Astros 7-6 in 16 innings for the third National League Championship in franchise history.
October 25, 1986 - In Game Six of the World Series, the Mets complete a miracle, two-out comeback from 2 runs down in the bottom of the 10th, when Mookie Wilson dribbles a ground ball through Boston first baseman Bill Buckner's legs to score Ray Knight for a 6-5 victory.
October 27, 1986 - Delayed a day by rain, the Mets defeat the Boston Red Sox 8-5 in Game Seven of the World Series to become World Champions for the second time in franchise history. |
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September 22, 1988 - The Mets clinch the National League East with a 3-1 victory over the Phillies at Shea.
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