The Final Score

This day in Mets history: Let's just say the wind was blowing out at Wrigley

On June 11, 1967, Ron Swoboda, Jerry Buchek, Jerry Grote and Bob Johnson homered for the Mets in the second game of a Sunday twin bill at Wrigley Field.

And the Cubs almost tripled that output, launching seven fair balls into the bleachers and beyond for a total of 11 home runs for the two teams in a single game (and 13 for the day).

For nostalgia fans, here's who hit the Chicago home runs: Adolfo Phillips (3), Randy Hundley (2), Ernie Banks and Ron Santo. The Cubs won the game, 18-10.

For Phillips, the HR barrage gave him four for the day, as he also hit one in the second inning of Game 1. Tommy Davis also homered in Game 1 for the Mets for a total of 13 HRs in the DH.

Enjoy the box scores: Game 1 Game 2 , where you'll see names like Nick Willhite, Al Luplow and John Boccabella.

Thought you'd enjoy seeing some prices from the pictured program:

TICKETS: Box seats (first 10 rows) $3.50; other boxes - $3; grandstand $1.50; bleachers $1. Grandstand for children under 14 - $1.

FOOD:
Under the heading "Lunch Well and Economically," it read:

"You'll enjoy a snack at Wrigley Field, where we serve only the best of food and drinks, and at prices lower than you'll pay elsewhere. Pay no more than those listed prices)"

Vienna Corned Beef Sandwich: 60 cents
Hamburger Sandwich: 45 cents
Bratwurst Sandwich: 40 cents
Smokie Link Sandwich: 35 cents
Oscar Mayer Hot Dog: 30 cents
Pro's Cheese Pizza: 40 cents (Ron Santo was a part owner of The Pro's Pizza)
Pro's Sausage Pizza: 50 cents
Wrigley Chewing Gum: 5 cents
Budweiser Beer: 40 cents
Old Style Beer: 40 cents.
Coca Cola and Fresca: 15 and 25 cents. (Soft drinks would come in a paper cup with a Saran Wrap cover. We'd just open one edge of the wrap and drink through the opening.)

SOUVENIRS:
Cubs Jackets (adult size): $9.95
Autographed Baseballs: $2.75 (facsimile, although you had to figure that out for yourself)
Souvenir Baseball Caps: $1.00 and $2.50
Pennant (All NL Teams): 75 cents.
Picture Pack of 12 Cub Players: 25 cents

Just think - a family of four sitting in the bleachers or grandstands could watch a twin bill and chow down for less than 10 bucks, and still have enough to pay for the El and transfers. And I'm pretty sure that although the food choices were quite different in New York, a day at Yankee Stadium or Shea would have cost pretty much the same.

And now, let's return to 2008 where a trip to Yankee Stadium or Shea can easily cost a family of four more than 300 bucks.