The mathematical inequities of divisional play were beginning to show up.
And a much better effort will be required in divisional play, where the Jets finished 2-6 last year.
After that, there was no divisional play and all teams played each other in a round robin competition.
In 25 years of divisional play, the 1973 Mets were champions with the worst record, 82-79.
No team with a losing record ever has won a division championship or a league pennant (before divisional play).
Since divisional play began in 1969, they have been in first place at the break six times and have won the division every time.
He is five shy of the longest such streak to begin a season since divisional play began in 1969.
I think you'll notice Ulfie when you get into divisional play.
The 1968 Series was the last before divisional play and an extra round of playoffs began.
Beginning in 2006, the league abandoned divisional play.