Tug McGraw
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Left
Height, Weight: 6'-0", 170 lbs.
Born: Aug. 30, 1944 in Martinez, CA
Died: Jan. 5, 2004 in Brentwood, TN
High School: St. Vincent's Vallejo, CA
Tug McGraw
FRANK EDWIN MCGRAW "YA GOTTA BELIEVE!!"
This is a TOUGH FIND! A beautiful condition Tug McGraw MLB Debut New York Mets season ticket stub dated Sunday, April 18, 1965, from Shea Stadium in Flushing, NY.
Tug McGraw Makes His MLB Debut!!
- TUG MCGRAW MLB DEBUT
- Sunday, April 18, 1965
- San Francisco Giants at New York Mets
- Shea Stadium - Flushing Meadows, NY
On Sunday, April 18, 1965, Tug McGraw of the New York Mets made his MLB Debut vs. Willie Mays & the San Francisco Giants at Shea Stadium.
Tug McGraw entered this game in the top of the 8th with 1 out & the bases loaded! Tug McGraw struck out the very first batter he ever faced, 1967 NL MVP HOFer Orlando Cepeda!
Tug McGraw Notches Career STRIKE OUT #1
The next batter that Tug McGraw faced grounded to 2nd base ending the inning & stranding the bases loaded! So, in his Major League debut, Tug McGraw faced 2 batters, recorded 2 outs, struck out one & stranded the bases loaded!
Tug McGraw is, of course, the father of famous country singer & actor Tim McGraw. But more important to baseball fans & memorabilia collectors, Tug McGraw is forever remembered by New York Mets fans for coining the phrase "Ya Gotta Believe!", which became the official mantra & rallying cry of Mets fans everywhere!
Tug McGraw is also famous for recording the final out in the 1980 World Series, striking out Willie Wilson of the Royals, & bringing the Philadelphia Phillies their 1st World Series championship in franchise history!
Tug McGraw sadly passed away in 2004 at the young age of 59.
TUG MCGRAW MLB DEBUT
Original 1965 NY METS SEASON TICKET STUB