Don Baylor was hit by a pitch for the 239th time, four from the major-league record held by Ron Hunt.

In addition, he was hit by 49 pitches, a record broken by Ron Hunt of the Expos in 1971.

Ron Hunt of the 1971 Montreal Expos was hit 50 times during that year, the modern-day record.

Ron Hunt of the Mets always stood close to the plate, and he was hit a ton of times.

September 29 - The Montreal Expos' Ron Hunt is hit by a pitch for the 50th time of the season.

"Ron Hunt used to do that," he added, referring to a 1960's Met.

Durocher recognized Ron Hunt even through the few extra pounds of a 46-year-old farmer.

"We shoulda thrown at your knees," he growled at Ron Hunt.

Ron Hunt, another local activist who had worked hard on the case, said the city had learned a crucial lesson.

March 26, 1975: Ron Hunt was released by the Cardinals.