Ralph Kiner interviews Jimmy Piersall of the New York Mets from the Polo Grounds. Bob Murphy introduces Mets Baseball with the "Meet the Mets" theme song, which opened all WOR-TV broadcasts in 1963.
A tribute to former Brooklyn Dodgers and current New York Mets, Duke Snider at the Polo Grounds with Ralph Kiner, Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, Abe Stark, Dick Young, Miss Rheingold of 1963, Gil Hodges, and M. Donald Grant. Duke Snider speaks to all his fans at the microphone. Following is a fitting tribute to the N.Y. Giants who used to play at the Polo Grounds. Miss Martha Wright sings "Auld Lang Syne" and the "National Anthem" and asks the fans to join in... "for the Duke!" On Kiner's Korner, Ralph Kiner interviews Snider who reflects on his illustrious career year by year.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Chris Short throws the last pitch at the Polo Grounds to N.Y. Mets batter, Ted Schriber, as the Phillies beat the Mets 5 to 1. Bob Murphy does the play-by-play for the last of the ninth inning. As Murphy signs off, "Auld Lang Syne" can be heard as it is sung by the crowd at the stadium. On Kiner's Korner, guest N.Y. Mets manager, Casey Stengel, reminisces with Ralph Kiner about the Polo Grounds. (Memories began for Stengel when he was a player there fifty years ago in 1913.)
9th inning coverage is heard, and a post-game interview with Jim Bunning, whose perfect game was the first in the National League since 1880. Bob Murphy does the play-by-play for this N.Y. Mets vs. Philadelphia Phillies game. Ralph Kiner interviews Bunning on this memorable Father's Day.
Russ Hodges, longtime announcer for the New York and San Francisco Giants, reminisces with Bob Murphy between games at Shea Stadium, the home of the N.Y. Mets. Hodges talks about his early Yankee experiences with Mel Allen, Willie Mays, the 1951 Bobby Thomson home run, past and current Dodger and Giant rivalries and memories of Jackie Robinson.
The 1968 MLB season came to be known as “The Year of the Pitcher.” In both leagues, pitchers dominated the game. Bob Gibson and Denny McLain were the biggest stars. Each won a Cy Young and MVP in their respective leagues. It was a year like no other and the New York Mets were just like everyone else.
Bob Murphy is host and narrates this special half hour documentary program. It begins with the catchy song "Let a Winner Lead the Way," and goes on to tell the story of the 1968 New York Mets, appraising the entire team's performance during this year and their potential to win it all in 1969.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield commercials included.
NOTE:
There is a slight buzz on the audio track.
Jon Matlock pitches a complete game five-hitter as the New York Mets defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 1-0 at Shea Stadium in New York. Nelson Briles is the losing pitcher for the Pirates. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, and Lindsey Nelson. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinch a tie for the Eastern Division title by defeating the New York Mets 5-1 at Shea Stadium. Bob Moose wins his 12th game of the
year in defeating Jerry Koosman and Bob Robertson hits his 11th homer of the season. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Tom Seaver strikes out fifteen Pirate hitters and scatters five hits as the New York Mets defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-1 at Shea Stadium, denying the Pirates the Eastern Division title in the National League. Luke Walker is the losing pitcher for the Pirates. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Lindsey Nelson, and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinch the Eastern Division title of the National League by defeating the New York Mets 6-2 at Shea Stadium. Steve Blass scatters seven hits in winning his 18th game of the season, defeating Gary Gentry. This game featured the Major League debut of Mets catcher Joe Nolan. Announcers are Lindsey Nelson, Ralph Kiner, and Bob Murphy. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
The Philadelphia Phillies defeat the New York Mets 5-4 in 11 innings at Shea Stadium in New York. Bill Robinson hits his 5th homer of the year in the second inning off of Mets starter Jim McAndrew. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, and Lindsey Nelson. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Jon Matlock pitches a complete game five-hitter, winning his 14th game of the season as the New York Mets defeat the Philadelphia Phillies, 5-3 at Shea Stadium in New York. Jim Nash suffered his eighth loss of the season against just one win. Announcers are Bob Murphy and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
The New York Mets defeat the Philadelphia Phillies 2-1 at Shea Stadium in a classic pitching matchup between Tom Seaver and 25 game winner Steve Carlton. Seaver wins his 19th game of the season as Tommy Agee smashes his 13th homer of the season in the first inning off Carlton. Announcers are Bob Murphy and Ralph Kiner. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Jerry Koosman retires the first fifteen Cardinal hitters and brings a no-hitter into the seventh inning. Joe Torre gets the first St. Louis hit, breaking up the no-hit bid. Koosman goes on to win his 10th game of the season as the New York Mets defeat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 at Busch Stadium. Jim Bibby is the losing pitcher for St. Louis. Announcers are Bob Murphy, Ralph Kiner, and Lindsey Nelson. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
The New York Mets play the Pittsburgh Pirates at Three Rivers Stadium in Pittsburgh. Roberto Clemente gets his 3,000th and final major league base hit, a fourth inning double off of Mets pitcher Jon Matlock. Final Score: Pirates 5, Mets 0. 7 1/2 innings only, but no scoring innings are missed. Game is broadcast on WKAJ 102.3 FM radio from Saratoga Springs New York.
All commercials recorded including spots with George Burns, Lee Trevino, and Bing Crosby chairman of the Arthritis Foundation.
NOTE: Original broadcast transmitted with a slight hum (commercials and station identifications have no hum). After the top of the eight inning an announcer interrupts broadcast and states that "we are experiencing technical difficulties." Music is played at which point this audio air check concludes.
The New York Mets defeat the Montreal Expos 4-3 in 12 innings in the second game of a doubleheader from Jarry Park in Montreal. Danny Frisella defeats the Expos' Tom Walker. Ken Boswell collects four hits and drives in three runs, leading the Mets offense. Announcers are Bob Murphy, and Ralph Kiner.
The New York Mets defeat the Montreal Expos 3-1 at Jarry Park in Montreal as the 1972 regular season comes to a close. The Mets score all three of their runs in the sixth inning led by Jim Beauchamp's two run home run, his 5th of the season. Jon Matlock picks up his 15th win of the season. Balor Moore is the losing pitcher for the Expos. Announcers are Bob Murphy and Ralph Kiner.
Ralph Kiner does the play-by-play from the bottom of the fifth inning. In this fifth and final playoff game, Bob Murphy announces the play-by-play for the Red's ninth inning. From the victorious Mets Clubhouse, Kiner interviews Manager Yogi Berra, Ed Kranepool, Rusty Staub, Board Director Herbert Walker, Tom Seaver and Felix Millan. Bob Murphy joins Kiner with Tug McGraw, Cleon Jones, Chairman of the Board M. Donald Grant, and Willie Mays. Lindsey Nelson joins Kiner as interviews continue with Jon Matlack, John Milner, and Bud Harrelson.
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