Game Rewind: 05.30.1963

New York Mets @ Chicago Cubs

The New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs split a doubleheader with Game 1 going to Chicago (12-0) and the Mets rebounded in the nightcap, 2-1, on Jay Hook's complete game two-hitter. Listen to Game 2 streaming here:

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New York was redefined on March 6, 1961 when the New York Metropolitan Baseball Club Inc. formally received a certificate of membership from league president Warren Giles.

Of the 30 Major League Baseball clubs today, the case could be made that no other team has a more compelling franchise history than the New York Mets. From Casey Stengel to Yogi Berra, Marv Throneberry to Tom Seaver, Willie Mays, Tug McGraw, Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, Keith Hernandez, Bobby Valentine, Pedro Martinez, Matt Harvey and Pete Alonso, the Mets are loaded with character(s).

Then there are the Amazin’ seasons — 1962, 1969, 1973, 1986, 2000, 2006-2008 and 2015 — full of miracles, joy, hope and heartbreak.

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