The journey to the 1986 World Series was a winning one, when the Mets were awarded this Commissioner’s Trophy. The Mets posted a 108-54 regular season record, the best in franchise history. Their prev ...

Baseball’s appeal extends far beyond the United States. In the decades after World War II, players from Central and South America started appearing on rosters and the influx of these international ath ...

“The Franchise” thrilled Mets fans for 12 seasons with a National Baseball Hall of Fame career. It was fitting that Tom Seaver’s no. 41 would be retired on Tom Seaver Day at Shea Stadium.

Utility player Kevin Mitchell finished in the top three for NL Rookie of the Year voting in 1986 as the Mets made their championship run. He played a crucial role during Game 6 of the World Series. Wi ...

Mookie Wilson was the regular Mets center fielder during the 1980s and an important member of the 1986 World Series team. He was recognized for his accomplishments on and off the field.

Mookie Wilson was an outfielder whose speed, hustle and style made him a fan favorite and a key player during the 1980s. When Wilson first came up to the Mets in 1980, a return to the postseason seeme ...

New York City loves the Mets! In the year after a World Series championship, Shea Stadium saw a record 3 million fans pass through during the 1987 season. Fans were treated to more great baseball that ...

Roger McDowell, seen here being congratulated by Keith Hernandez after a road win, led the Mets with 75 appearances and 22 saves while also winning 14 games in his second big league season. His most i ...

A colorful 1983 yearbook cover showed the potential of the Mets battery. All-time great Tom Seaver returned to the Mets for a final season, while Mookie Wilson finished top five in the league for sing ...

Keith Hernandez was named the franchise’s first captain in 1987. He proved his worth that season by leading the team in hits and plate appearances while also earning a Gold Glove and an All-Star nod. ...