When it comes to employing Hall of Fame players, the New York Mets do a fine job. Unfortunately, many times they’ve had these legendary MLB players near or at the very end of their careers.
As a result, these immortal members of the National Baseball Hall of Fame didn’t leave a lasting impression on Mets fans.
In their first year of existence, a future member of the Hall of Fame played for the Mets. Richie Ashburn spent his final year in New York. However, Ashburn earned a trip to the All-Star Game while posting some favorable numbers as a member of the expansion Metropolitans.