Hector Lopez, from Colon, Panama was the first Hispanic player on the New York Yankees. He was acquired from the Kansas City Athletics along with Ralph Terry for Jerry Lumpe, Tom Sturdivant, and John Kucks on May 26, 1959.
That was fullback Lou Molinet who played for the Frankford Yellow Jackets in 1927. He played only one season in the NFL and had career stats of 17 carries for 73 yards and 1 TD. He was born in Chapparo, Cuba.
Felix Mantilla played the infield and outfield for the Mets during their inaugural 1962 season. He was born in Puerto Rico.
Elio Chacon played second base for the Mets during their 1962 season. He was born in Venezuela.
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Keith Hernandez, who played First Base for the '86 New York Mets and is the current announcer/commentator for the New York Mets.
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As of the 2014 season, the average weight of a New York Mets player is 204 pounds.
David Cone played for the New York Mets first, from 1987-1992. He then played for the Yankees from 1995-2000. He did return to the Mets for the 2003 season.
Keith Hernandez which was a first basemen for cardinals, New York mets, and Indians in 1974-1990
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Keith Hernandez in 1987.
Carlos delgado is very overpaid.
The Polo Grounds was the home of the New York Mets for the 1962 and 1963 season.
Second baseman Luis Castillo wore #1 for the Mets in the 2007 season.