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Jay Hook Brought the NY Mets to Town
Grayslake resident Jay Hook played eight seasons with the Reds and the Mets, and brought the Mets to Grayslake for a parade in 1963.

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Grayslake resident Jay Hook played eight seasons with the Reds and the Mets, and brought the Mets to Grayslake for a parade in 1963.

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