First National League East Champions for the Met
First National League East Champions for the Met
In 1969, the Mets were first place for the first time in franchise history. They won the first National League East Championship in franchise history with a 6-0 victory over the Cardinals and played in their first World Series game. The Mets then won their first World Championship over the Orioles with Donn Clendenon, Al Weis and Jerry Koosman. Willie Mays joined the Mets in 1972 and in 1973 Tom Seaver and Tug McGraw combined on a seven-hitter and the Mets won their second National League Pennant.