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Hunter contributed a 1-6 record to the worst team in ML history, the 1962, 40-120 Mets. Hunter was 3-3 as a reliever in 41 games in '64, but overwork blew out his arm. (MC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » September 30, 1961: In a battle of tail-enders, the Cubs beat the Mets, 5–1, behind Bob Buhl. Willard Hunter is the loser as the two teams total 99 victories. » June 20, 1962: The Braves sweep a pair from the Mets, winning 9–4 and 3–2 in six innings, with rain ending the game. In the nitecap, Willard Hunter tosses a 2-hitter for the Mets but, unfortunately, both hits are homers by Hank Aaron. » August 23, 1964: Mets pitcher Willard Hunter picks up half his career wins (4) today as New York sweeps the Cubs, 2–1, in 10 innings, and 5–4 in the nitecap. No one has ever won a pair more efficiently as he totals one 2/3 innings of work. Bob Buhl and Don Elston pick up losses. The Cubs lose Ernie Broglio, who woke up with a locked elbow and will need surgery to repair the ulnar lateral ligament damage in his elbow. He'll be 1–6 in 1965.