Sherman "Roadblock" Jones was drafted from Cincinnati with the 34th pick of the 1961 NL expansion draft. "Roadblock" entered the 1962 season with arguably the best nickname on the Mets roster, but struggled mightily with a 7.71 ERA. Jones made eight appearances during the '62 season, including the home opener at the Polo Grounds, even recording the first Mets hit in their retrofitted ballpark. After losing three April starts, Sherman spent a majority of the remaining season toiling in the minors. It is said that Jones was in consideration for the opening day start, but injured his eye with a stray match tip while lighting a cigarette. After his retirement from the minor leagues in 1965, Mr. Jones was a much more successful politician. He spent time in both the Missouri senate and House of Representatives. Sherman Jones left our world on February 21st, 2007.
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