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With but 11 days left until P&C (Pitchers & Catchers), we decided to take a peak at the #11 in Met History. Consider this our version of "The 12 Days of Christmas"; "11 Days 'Till St. Lucie."
Lenny Randle, whom we love and had the pleasure of interviewing (see the clip), wore #11. “"I wore number 11 because #1 is for God in my life to deal with so much, and a tribute to Billy Martin, who was my Godfather in the Big Leagues. Guys wear different numbers for different reasons. I wore #34 as a Yankee for 34 fantastic people in my life, #21 as a Cub because of Roberto Clemente and the beautiful people I met in Puerto Rico."
Wayne Garrett (Richie Cunningham look-alike1969-76) was one of our all-time faves, not because he manned 3rd base well but because he saved Buddy Harrelson from getting murderlized by Peter Rose in the ’73 NLCS. He was replaced by, Pepe Mangual (1976-77), who became a cartoon-like figure and ironically enough, wore #11.
Other Mets to don the “Double Ones”:
Gene Woodling, a relative stud for the 1962 Mets, hitting .274 in 81 games
Ed Bouchee (1962)
Duke Snider (1963), the Brooklyn Dodger great, wore 11 for the Mets in his twilight.
Roy McMillan (1964-66), who became a big-league manager.
Frank Taveras, SS (1979-81);
Tom Veryzer (1982)
Tucker Ashford (1983) and…
Mike Bishop, who was recalled on April 16, despite hitting .091 in Tidewater, when John Stearns was activated too soon and catcher Ronn Reynolds was mistakenly sent down.
Kelvin Chapman (1984-85)
Tim Teufel (1986-91). Teuful means "Devil"
Garry Templeton (1991) and
Dick Schofield (1992)
Vince Coleman (1993) embarrassed even this group. Brooklyn Dodgers standout
Rick Parker (1994)
Aaron Ledesma (1995)
Tim Bogar (1996)
Cory Lidle (1997) lowest number for pitcher in Met history
Preston Wilson (1998)
Wayne Kirby (1998)
Shane Halter (1999)
Jason Tyner (2000) and…
Jorge Velandia (2000-2001)
Joe McEwing (2003-04) took 11 in 2003 after several years in 47.
Ramon Castro (2005 – Present)
Suffice to say, #11 isn’t likely to retired any time soon.
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