TUG MCGRAW NEW YORK METS BASEBALL QUOTE OF THE DAY

Not a lot of great Mets players birthday's today so I thought we'd give the Mets Baseball Quote of the Day to one of the real characters in Mets history--Tug McGraw.

Tug McGraw was one of the all-time great Mets relief pitchers who coined the phrase, 'Ya Gotta Beleive' for their amazing World Series run in 1973. He played for the Mets from 1965--1974 then spent 75--84 with the Phillies.

He had 180 saves and was a two time world champion and two time all-star. Mostly though he will be known for his friendly, easy going demeanor and great sense of humor. Of course, he will also be remembered for being the father of country music legend, Tim McGraw.

Speaking of great sense of humor, McGraw was once asked if he favored grass over astro turf, his now classic reply;

"I don't know. I never smoked Astro Turf."