Al Leiter was the heart of the Mets pitching staff during the late 1990s and early 2000s. He posted a 95-67 record and 3.42 ERA over seven seasons in New York, leading the club in regular-season wins in five of those campaigns. He was also a member of the 2000 All-Star team and pitched in […]

The Mets had plenty of standouts during the 1969 season. Each player was a piece to the larger puzzle of capturing the first World Series championship in franchise history.

By 1969, Ron Swoboda was one of the longest-tenured Mets. In the final game of the World Series, he knocked in the game-winning run as part of the team’s 5-3 victory over the Baltimore Orioles at home.

Baltimore native Ron Swoboda discusses his experience being in town as a Met during the 1969 World Series.

Former Met Ron Swoboda reflects on the 1969 New York City ticker-tape parades for both his team and NASA.

The United States faced cultural changes and challenges during 1969. Ron Swoboda paints a historical backdrop for the Mets’ World Series victory.

Ron Swoboda, a member of the 1969 World Series champion Mets, jokes about his similarities with the Great Bambino.

Ron Swoboda details the glove he used to make a diving grab in Game 4 of the 1969 World Series.

Ron Swoboda discusses his teammates and the 1969 Mets bullpen.

Mets broadcaster Howie Rose and former player Ron Swoboda recall Swoboda’s incredible catch in Game 4 of the 1969 World Series.