Cardwell was traded to the Mets in December 1966. In 1969, he was part of a New York rotation that included Hall of Famer Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman and Gary Gentry. Cardwell pitched one inning in the '69 World Series as the Mets upset the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles.
Cardwell ended his career with the Atlanta Braves in 1970.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia; three children, five grandchildren and three sisters.
Cardwell pitched for five major league teams from 1957-70. He finished 102-138 with a 3.92 ERA and 1,211 strikeouts. He threw 17 shutouts, earned seven saves - and hit 15 home runs.
