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At Shea Stadium on this date in 1970, 23-year-old Nolan Ryan showed why the Mets were both intrigued and frustrated by his powerful right arm. Plus Rico Brogna, Doug Flynn, and others celebrate birthdays,

Our recaps of This Week in Baseball '77 continue as Mel Allen lobbies for The Bird, Cleveland has a premature celebration, and the Mets singlehandedly destroy baserunning.

A trade of little consequence, a bunch of birthdays, and a Nolan Ryan one-hitter.

Mario Mendoza turns 60 today and we take a look at some Mets who have hit below the Mendoza Line.