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New York Mets purchased Jim Piersall from the Washington Senators on May 23, 1963.

New York Mets claimed Aaron Altherr on waivers from the San Francisco Giants on May 23, 2019.

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Bud Harrelson Worked Hard to Work Things Out
New York Daily News, March 25, 1976
Bud Harrelson has endured a bad knee, a broken marriage (his wife ran off with a younger man) and a failed business, but in spring 1976 he feels things are looking up.
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Jack DiLauro
Born: May 3, 1943
at Akron, O.
Died: December 7, 2024 at Lake Mohawk, O.
DiLauro
Years with Mets: 1969

23 games. 1 - 4, 2.40
27 strikeouts, 1 saves


All-Time Mets Leaders
Saves
1. John Franco 276 Franco
2. Armando Benitez 160
3. Edwin Diaz 126
4. Jeurys Familia 124
5. Jesse Orosco 107
6. Billy Wagner 101 Benitez
7. Tug McGraw 85
8. Roger McDowell 84
9. Francisco Rodriguez 83
10. Neil Allen 69



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