MARCH 4 METS BIRTHDAY QUOTE OF THE DAY: JACK FISHER

Former Mets pitcher Jack Fisher was born on this day in 1939. Fisher played in the majors from 1959-1969. He was with the Mets from 1964--1967.

He did not exactly have a stellar career with the Mets. His record was 38 and 73 with a 4.58 ERA. He lost 24 games in 1965.

He is most known in Mets history for starting the first game ever for the Mets in Shea Stadium and of course giving up the first home run in Shea Stadium history to future Hall of Famer Willie Stargell (at least he didn't give it up to some obscure player).

He is famous also for two other home runs when pitching for other teams. He gave up Roger Maris' 60th in 1961 and Ted Williams final home run.

Despite all those numbers, he did have decent years in his career that was the impetus for Casey Stengel to provide us with today's, Mets Baseball Birthday Quote of the Day,

"Best thing wrong with Jack Fisher is nothing."
--Casey Stengel,