Former Met of the Day: Larry Burright (1963-1964)

Larry Burright was born in Roseville, Illinois July 10, 1937. He was signed by the Brooklyn Dodgers and made his debut in Los Angeles for the 1962 club. He played in 115 games sharing time with Jim Gilliam at second base, but he only hit .205. That December he was traded to the Mets with Tim Harkness for Bob Miller. He earned the nickname ‘Possum” and was mostly Ron Hunts back up at second base, hitting a weak .220 with 3 RBIs. In 1964 he was in the starting line up for the 1st game played at Shea Stadium, he was 0-3. After only three hitless games in 1964 he was sent down and never returned to the big leagues. A lifetime .205 hitter.