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NEW YORK - 1962: Richie Ashburn #1 of the New York Mets slides into second base as Julian Javier #25 of the St. Louis Cardinals awaits the throw during a game in the 1962 season at the Polo Grounds in New York City.. (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - 1962:  Richie Ashburn #1 of the New York Mets slides into second base as Julian Javier #25 of the St. Louis Cardinals awaits the throw during a game in the 1962 season at the Polo Grounds in New York City..  (Photo by Robert Riger/Getty Images)