Hummel was sent in his place and ended up covering a historic game as Hall of Famer Tom Seaver pitched his only career no-hitter in a 4-0 victory for the Reds.
By 1967, Wilbur was still in the team's system, becoming the first professional roommate of Tom Seaver, generally thought of as the greatest player in Mets history, during Seaver's first pro season in Jacksonville, Florida.
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In separate deals, the new organization also reacquired Rusty Staub, and two seasons later, Tom Seaver.
He threw the final pitch during actual game play of Shea Stadium (Tom Seaver would throw a "final pitch" during the post-game activities).