6/26/1963 - Cubs vs Mets - Polo Grounds in New York -

In the 1963 MLB season, both the New York Mets and the Chicago Cubs struggled. The Cubs, managed by Bob Kennedy and Charlie Metro, finished seventh in the National League with a 82-80 record, continuing their multi-decade championship drought. Meanwhile, the fledgling Mets, in only their second season, had a rougher time. Managed by Casey Stengel, they finished last in the National League with a record of 51-111, one of the worst in MLB history..

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Chicago Cubs starting lineup

1 - RF - Ellis Burton

2 - SS - Andre Rodgers

3 - LF - Billy Williams

4 - 3B - Ron Santo

5 - 1B - Leo Burke

6 - 2B - Ken Hubbs

7 - C - Dick Bertell

8 - CF - Nelson Mathews

9 - P - Bob Buhl.

New York Mets starting lineup

1 - CF - Jim Hickman

2 - 2B - Ron Hunt

3 - RF - Duke Snider

4 - LF - Frank Thomas

5 - C - Sammy Taylor

6 - 1B - Tim Harkness

7 - 3B - Charlie Neal

8 - SS - Al Moran

9 - P - Al Jackson