Former Yankee great Yogi Berra, fired as manager of the Bombers even after he had led them to the American League pennant and into the seventh game of the 1964 World Series, signed with the Mets as player–coach during the off-season.
He then served as the Mets' first-base coach through the 1971 season and proved to be a valuable asset to the team, especially with young talent like Jerry Grote coming up.
Braves manager Bobby Bragan predicted, "Spahnie won't win six games with the Mets."
Spahn took on the dual role of pitcher and pitching coach in New York but won only four and lost twelve.
Infielders Coaches Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; Avg.