Acquired by the New York Mets from the San Francisco Giants on October
10, 1963 in a special National League draft.
Traded by the Mets to the Chicago White Sox on Dec. 15, 1967 along with
outfielder Tommy Davis, pitcher Billy Wynne, and minor league catcher Buddy
Booker for outfielder Tommie Agee and infielder Al Weis.
Ended his playing career with the Cincinnati Reds.
Gave up Roger Maris's 60th home run in 1961.
Gave up Ted Williams's 521st and final career home run in 1960.
Was the starting pitcher for the Mets in the very first game played at
Shea Stadium in 1964.
Pitcher with the American League's Baltimore Orioles (1959-1962) and
Chicago White Sox (1968); and the National League's San Francisco
Giants (1963), New York Mets (1964-1967) and Cincinnati Reds
(1969).