Jon Matlack. Pitcher 1971-1977. Was the 1972 Rookie of the Year. A three-time All-Star and co-MVP of the 1975 All-Star game. Ranks in the top 10 in franchise history in wins, complete games, ERA, strikeouts, shutouts, and innings. Won two games and had a 1.40 ERA in four starts during the 1973 postseason. Won double-digit games fight straight years and led the NL in shutouts in 1974 and 1976.
Was the 1972 Rookie of the Year. A three-time All-Star and co-MVP of the 1975 All-Star game. Ranks in the top 10 in franchise history in wins, complete games, ERA, strikeouts, shutouts, and innings. Won two games and had a 1.40 ERA in four starts during the 1973 postseason. Won double-digit games fight straight years and led the NL in shutouts in 1974 and 1976.
Erected by New York Mets Baseball Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 40° 45.356′ N, 73° 50.776′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Corona. It can be reached from Roosevelt Avenue west of Seaver Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 120-01 Roosevelt Ave, Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in New York City. It is also in the American Northeast and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America and the Western World. Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 54 times since then and 10 times this year. Photo1. submitted on September 1, 2025, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
