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Who Was the Baseball Great Honored the First Game at Shea Stadium?

From Joe's Dugout

Question: Who Was the Baseball Great Honored the First Game at Shea Stadium?
The Mets held their first special event night on June 5, 1964, at the brand-new Shea Stadium. Who was the baseball great honored on that night?
Answer: Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodger pitcher Sandy Koufax.

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