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George Heard Stone  was born on July 9, 1946, in Ruston, Louisiana, 70 miles east of Shreveport.  The tall six-foot three-inch left hander attended Louisiana Tech, known more for its football, including alumni- Colts quarterback Bert Jones & NFL Hall of Famer Fred Dean. George Stone was a standout basketball player & baseball player. In 1966 Stone, was drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the fifth round. He was signed by the urging of Braves scout Mel Dider. Dider had previously signed George's third cousin Brave pitcher, Cecil Upshaw. Braves Career:   In 1967 after an injury to Tony Cloninger the Braves called up the young 20-year-old Stone to their staff in late September. He appeared in two games, making a September 29th, start where he pitched seven innings allowing just a run to the soon to be World Champion Cardinals, earning no decisions. In 1968 he began the year in the minors but was brought up on July 2nd. After spending mo...

Saturday July 9th, 2022: On this memorable day in Mets history a crowd of 43,336 came out to see the team retired Keith Hernandez's uniform number 17. In a touching pregame ceremony the Mets raided #17 up high at Citi Field to stand forever with the teams all time legends. An emotional Hernandez was surrounded by his daughters, grandchildren & his brother. Former Mets Mike Piazza, Mookie Wilson, Ron Darling, Tim Teufel & Ed Lynch were also on hand to honor "Mex". Quotes- Keith Hernandez: "This is a great moment for me. I never dreamed I'd be here this long, in the organization. I am absolutely humbled & proud that my number will be up in the rafters for eternity along with Gil, Tom, Mike & Jerry". Hernandez was greeted by current Marlin's manager Don Mattingly who also spent the 1908's in New York playing first base across town. Keith threw out today's ceremonial first pitch as well.  In today's game, Buck Showalter's f...

Saturday July 8th, 2006: Willie Randolph's first place New York Mets (52-36) were hosting Joe Girardi's third place Florida Marlins (38-47). This was the second game of a doubleheader in which the Mets had lost the first game 3-2.  A good crowd of 41,477 had all filled in for the second game played in the evening.  Tonight, Mike Pelfrey was making his MLB debut going up against the Marlins' Ricky Nolasco. In the top of the 1st, the first batter Mike Pelfrey faced Alfredo Amezaga reached on an infield single then stole second base. He struck out Hanley Ramirez but got wild hitting Dan Uggla with a pitch. Then Miguel Cabrera hit into an inning double play. In the bottom of the 1st, Endy Chavez led off with a triple into center field. Paul Loduca singled bringing in Endy with the Mets first run. Carlos Beltran walked & Cliff Floyd singled to load the bases for Jose Valentin. Valentin hit his seventh career grand slam HR giving the Mets a 5-0 lead. It was Jose...