1999.
The Mets and Reds finished tied for the wildcard playoff spot with a 96-66 record. The Mets defeated the Reds in the one game playoff, 5-0, to make the playoffs.
The scenario you describe has two playoff spots open .... the NL East title and the wild card. In this case, the Phillies and the Mets would play a one game playoff. The winner would be crowned NL East champion. The loser would then play a one game playoff with the Padres. The winner would be crowned the wild card team and the loser would be out of the playoffs.
1962.
John Elway
1962
Baltimore Ravens
The Steelers second playoff game in 2011 was on January 23rd. They defeated the New York Jets 24-19 in the AFC championship game.
Once the 2010 season ends, the playoff picture will be set and the January 2011 playoff game dates will be announced.
They played 25 innings
Yes , this Sunday (2015) they'll play the Dallas Cowboys .
The New Mets first game was on April 11, 1962. They lost to the St. Louis Cardinals 4-11.
Falcons, then panthers, then eagles, then steelers
The Steelers played the Philadelphia Eagles in their very first playoff game. It was on December 21, 1947, and the Eagles won 21-0.