Bud Harrelson gave Jerry Koosman some words of encouragement on the bump during an outing in the 1973 World Series. The Mets defeated the Oakland Athletics in both games that Koosman started. He twirl ...

Future National Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Bench awaited a pitch during the 1973 NLCS. The Cincinnati Reds catcher led the team in RBIs (104) during the regular season, but the Mets held him to jus ...

Players stood for the national anthem before each game of the 1973 NLCS. The Mets took part in the longstanding MLB tradition in the Shea Stadium dugouts for Games 3, 4 and 5 of the series.

The Mets made an incredible journey to the 1973 World Series, and fans showed their belief in the team with creative banners at Shea Stadium. One encouraged the Mets to “Shave the A’s,” while another ...

Fans brought a variety of signs to Shea Stadium that supported the Mets during the 1973 NLCS. One banner specifically called out a Cincinnati Reds opponent saying that Pete Rose “is NOT our cup of tea ...

When the 1973 World Series shifted to New York City for Games 3, 4 and 5, there was both a change in venue and temperature! Fans braced for the chilly weather in the 40s with proper outerware. Perhaps ...

During the 1973 NLCS, the Mets took care of business on the field, while fans did the same in the stands. Mets rooters supported their underdog team with encouraging banners in the ballpark. Those mes ...

The Mets faced the formidable Oakland Athletics in the 1973 World Series, a team that would win the Series for their second of three consecutive championships. Despite the A’s prowess, the Mets proved ...

Wayne Garrett, Don Hahn, Tug McGraw and other Mets talked strategy in the dugout during the 1973 NLCS. McGraw (no. 45) would pick up the save in Game 5, a 7-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds that end ...

The Mets were visitors of the Oakland Athletics in Games 1, 2, 6 and 7 of the 1973 World Series. It was the second World Series held at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum since the relocated Athletics be ...