1963-Jun-26 • CHC/NYM • Chicago Cubs vs New York Mets - 14 inning thriller - Radio Broadcast

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...Chicago Cubs starting lineup1 - RF - Ellis Burton2 - SS - Andre Rodgers3 - LF - Billy Williams4 - 3B - Ron Santo5 - 1B - Leo Burke6 - 2B - Ken Hubbs7 - C - Dick Bertell8 - CF - Nelson Mathews9 - P - Bob Buhl.New York Mets starting lineup1 - CF - Jim Hickman2 - 2B - Ron Hunt3 - RF - Duke Snider4 - LF - Frank Thomas5 - C - Sammy Taylor6 - 1B - Tim Harkness7 - 3B - Charlie Neal8 - SS - Al Moran9 - P - Al Jackson