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First Mets DH in franchise history during the regular season and playoffs

NEW YORK, NY - MAY 28: Danny Heep #25 of the 1986 New York Mets greets fans on the red carpet before the game between the New York Mets and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on May 28, 2016 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City.The New York Mets are honoring the 30th anniversary of the 1986 championship season. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

As far as famous first goes, nobody really talks about the first use of the DH by the New York Mets. We take a look at the first man to have the honor in the regular season and the guy who did so in the postseason.