The New York Mets entered the National League as an expansion team along with the Houston Colt 45's (later the Astros) in 1962. The Mets finished last (10th) with a record of 40-120 under manager Casey Stengel.
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The New York Metropolitans join the National League in 1962. After the New York Giants defected to San Francisco in 1957.