Don Baylor was hit by a pitch for the 239th time, four from the major-league record held by Ron Hunt.
In addition, he was hit by 49 pitches, a record broken by Ron Hunt of the Expos in 1971.
Ron Hunt of the 1971 Montreal Expos was hit 50 times during that year, the modern-day record.
Ron Hunt of the Mets always stood close to the plate, and he was hit a ton of times.
September 29 - The Montreal Expos' Ron Hunt is hit by a pitch for the 50th time of the season.
"Ron Hunt used to do that," he added, referring to a 1960's Met.
Durocher recognized Ron Hunt even through the few extra pounds of a 46-year-old farmer.
"We shoulda thrown at your knees," he growled at Ron Hunt.
Ron Hunt, another local activist who had worked hard on the case, said the city had learned a crucial lesson.
March 26, 1975: Ron Hunt was released by the Cardinals.