Howie Nunn's contract was purchased from Cincinnati on December 21st, 1961. Howie showed up to the inaugural Mets spring training in 1962, lead by Casey, but didn't make the roster. His contact was returned to the Reds on April 2nd, 1962. As a Red that same year, Howie struggled to a 5.59 ERA in 9.2 innings pitched. Nunn spent most of 1962 in the minors and retired after returning in 1963 for more of the same. Mr. Nunn passed away on February 17th, 2012.
This ball was picked up from a collector who was selling his collection during the summer of 2018.
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