Uncle of
Gary Sheffield [1982] 1st Round Draft Pick (#5 overall) by the New York Mets
[1984] Topps All-Star Rookie
[1985] Opening day starter for the New York Mets
[1986] Opening day starter for the New York Mets ... World Series Champion with New York Mets
[1988] Opening day starter for the New York Mets
[1989] Opening day starter for the New York Mets
[1990] Opening day starter for the New York Mets
[1991] Opening day starter for the New York Mets
[1993] Opening day starter for the New York Mets
[1994] Opening day starter for the New York Mets
[1996] Pitched 2-0 no-hitter for New York Yankees vs Seattle Mariners on May 14,1996
[2010] Inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame
[2024] His #16 was retired by the Mets on April 14,2024
