He was eventually traded away for Ron Darling and Walt Terrell in 1982, but would return in 1986 to play a role in the Mets second World Championship. Howard Johnson was one of the best offensive ...

Even with franchise royalty such as David Wright and Howard Johnson owning third base for the Mets during the team’s history, the position has been a club trouble spot at times, too.

This Mets trade was a win. A big one, in fact. Maybe one of the more low-key trade victories in franchise history. So big you could…okay you get the point. Walt Terrell for Howard Johnson.