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Cleon Jones Autographed Baseball
Along with his defensive work by catching the final out of the 1969 World Series, Cleon Jones also chipped in on offense in Game 5. With the score tied in the 8th, leadoff man Jones hit a double. He would then go around to score for the Mets’ first lead of the outing. They would […]
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Cleon Jones Autographed Game-Used Glove
Cleon Jones made good use of this glove sometime during his 12-year tenure in the Mets outfield. He also made notable defensive plays during his All-Star campaign in 1969, including catching the final out of the World Series.
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Cleon Jones Game-Used Bat
This Adirondack 302 bat used by Cleon Jones took its fair share of damage from trips to the batter’s box. Jones was a reliable hitter during his 12 seasons as a Met, finishing in the franchise’s top 10 for hits, RBIs and singles.
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Cleon Jones Mets Hall of Fame Bust
Cleon Jones spent 12 great seasons in New York, with none better than 1969. He was named an All-Star and hit a career-best .340 that year, helping the Mets to their first World Series in franchise history. With the Mets on the brink of Series victory in Game 5, Jones reached base on the famous […]
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Cleon Jones Mets Hall of Fame Plaque
Cleon Jones had a career year in 1969 and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Jones was named to the All-Star team while hitting a career-best .340. At the plate and in the outfield, Jones helped the Miracle Mets reach the World Series for the first time. In Game 5, Jones led off […]
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Cleon Jones Signed World Series Program
Remember their humble beginnings? The Mets went from last-place newcomers in 1962 to top of the National League by 1969. Cleon Jones helped seal the team’s elite status by catching the final out of the 1969 World Series to give the Mets the championship title.
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Cleon Jones Stat Page: 1969 Mets Yearbook
Alabama native Cleon Jones came off an improved 1968 season, earning the nickname “Mr. Mobile-ity” in the ’69 Mets yearbook. His 23 stolen bases led the team in 1968, and he led the Mets again with 16 bags in 1969.
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Cleon Jones Swinging in 1973 World Series
Cleon Jones made his second trip to the World Series in 1973. He hit a key double and went around to score early in Game 5. That proved valuable in the low-scoring affair, a 2-0 win over the Oakland Athletics at home.
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Cleon Jones Swings: 1973 World Series
Cleon Jones was one of three Mets to hit a longball in the 1973 World Series. His second-inning home run in Game 2 got the Mets on the board early, and they would go on to win over the Oakland Athletics in 12 innings on the road, 10-7.
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Cleon Jones: 1969 World Series Celebration
Cleon Jones discusses the madness at Shea Stadium after he made the final out of the 1969 World Series.