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Opinion: Ron Darling, Jon Matlack inducted into Mets’ Hall of Fame: 'Amazing, isn't it'

They hailed from two brilliant generations of New York Mets’ pitching staffs, their talents camouflaged by their teammates’ greatness.

Jon Matlack, 71, was hidden in the shadows in the 70’s by Hall of Famer Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman.

Ron Darling, 60 was overlooked in the 80’s by the celebrated beginning of Dwight Gooden’s career.

Well, Saturday night at Citi Field, the Mets’ organization and passionate fanbase were reveling in their accomplishments as they were inducted along with Edgardo Alfonso into the Mets’ Hall of Fame.

Ok, sure, these two fabulous pitchers never won 20 games in a season.

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