Shea Remembered is a weekly series featuring 10 memorable Mets moments by decade. This feature is intended to stir great Mets memories throughout history. We hope this feature creates great memories and renew ongoing debates.
The New York Mets have played some long -- and Amazin' -- extra inning games. The longest game in franchise history was played at Shea Stadium on September 11, 1974.
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In 1976, Jon Matlack made his season debut against the Montreal Expos at Shea Stadium, throwing a complete game, four-hit shutout in a 1-0 win. Matlack never allowed a runner past second base the entire game.
On March 28, 1976, the Newark Star Ledger reported that the New York Mets were close to a deal that would send Tom Seaver to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for Don Sutton. How close were they to completing a deal? Closer than most fans ever knew at the time.