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Willie Montanez: Man Of Style

Going into the latter half the 1970s, things were not going well for the New York Mets. After being consistently competitive and winning a pennant in the early half of the decade, the franchise’s fortunes…Read More

Dave Kingman + Keith Hernandez = Ike Davis?

On Sunday afternoon Ike Davis just about single-handedly won the New York Mets the game and series over the Houston Astros, launching two massive solo home runs, including the game-winner in the bottom…Read More

This Day in Mets History: 1977 – Felix Millan’s MLB Career Slammed To The Ground By Pittsburgh’s Ed Ott

On This Date:  August 12, 1977 The Pittsburgh Pirates were perennial contenders in 1977 with sluggers such as Dave Parker, Willie Stargell, Al Oliver, and still in possession of a young hurler named Goose…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1982: Mike Scott Beats Expos, 2-1, with Help from Relief Corps

The 1982 New York Mets are a scrappy folk. Celebrating the Metropolitans’ 20th anniversary, Manager George Bamberger has them overachieving, only 6 games out of 1st with a 36-39 record going into…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1976: Kingman and Lolich All Mets Need as They Beat Cards, 2-0

The 1976 New York Mets, though out of it early, are a winning ball club. Weathering a stretch that leaves them at 33-37, The Mets win 5 games in a row going into an afternoon affair at Shea on Tuesday,…Read More

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The Night Dave Kingman and Tom Seaver Sent Tremors Through Los Angeles

As this is our only trip to Los Angeles this season, please allow me to turn back the clock a bit, and…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1983: Mets split Twin Bill at Busch Stadium, 10-1 and 1-8

The 1983 New York Mets are a team on the cusp of legitimacy. Starting 16-30, Frank Cashen lets Manager George…Read More

This Date in Mets History: 1978 – Pat Zachry and his Beard Get Best of Cubs at Wrigley

“How Badly did the Mets need a pitching hero? Well, Jerry Koosman hasn’t won a game in 8…Read More

The Subway Series Only Adds to My 40 Years of Conflict

Who needs the Subway Series when you’ve already lived through forty years of conflict?  Let me…Read More