Friday, November 23, 2018

Willard Hunter - The 13th Mets pitcher


     Willard "Hawk" Hunter was acquired from the Dodger along with Charlie Neal in exchange for Lee Walls and cash on May 25th, 1962.  Willard tossed 63 innings in '62, posting a 5.57 ERA.   Hunter found himself banished to AAA in 1963, but pitched 41 relief innings in '64, to a tune of a respectable 4.41 ERA.  


     The first ball was purchased off of eBay, the second ball was signed via mail sent to to Mr. Hunter's house.  He signed his "Hawk" nickname as I requested
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