Post by NJTank on Apr 3, 2016 11:39:14 GMT -5
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1966: The fortunes of the New York Mets begin to change when they sign Tom Seaver. The USC star had signed earlier with the Atlanta Braves, but the contract was voided when he took part in an exhibition game for the Trojans. He was also unable to return to USC due to the contract. After a threat to sue MLB, Commission William Eckert offer Seaver in a lottery, where the Mets are drawn out of hat that included the Cleveland Indians and Philadelphia Phillies.