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"1980s" - 162 Total Result(s)
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A Win at Shea: Mets Beat Pirates 1986
Mets fans enjoyed a pleasant Saturday afternoon at the park as their team exploded for 5 runs in the 5th inning to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates, 5-1. It was one win among many in 1986 for the team that ...
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A World Championship Dogpile
When Jesse Orosco struck out Marty Barrett for the 27th and final out of Game 7, the Mets claimed their second World Series championship in franchise history. The resulting dogpile, a celebration repr ...
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Aguilera’s the Answer
Rick Aguilera was one of several young pitchers who hit their stride in 1986. This was his road jersey during the season. Though later primarily known as a closer, the 24-year-old Aguilera was the Met ...
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Air Gooden: Dwight Gooden Game-Used Cleats
Dwight Gooden left no doubt as to the provenance of these blue and black Nike cleats, writing “’86 Game Used” next to his autograph. Gooden wore these cleats as he posted 17 wins and led the Mets to t ...
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An Emergency Victory
Terry Leach first came to the Mets in 1981 as a sidearm-throwing rookie whose delivery often baffled opposing hitters. Mostly used as a reliever, Leach made a memorable emergency start on October 1, 1 ...
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An Iconic Batting Stance
Darryl Strawberry had one of the most iconic batting stances of the 1980s. “There was a certain way Darryl looked when he was really locked in,” said former teammate Hubie Brooks. “It was like his who ...
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An Unforgettable World Series
With 108 wins, many expected the Mets to make their third World Series trip in 1986. Their opponents were the Boston Red Sox who won 95 games and spent every day in the AL East penthouse after mid-May ...
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Another Winning Team: 1989 Mets Yearbook
The Mets extended their winning-season streak into 1989, finishing 87-75 and second in the division. Howard Johnson broke out in an All-Star season, leading the Mets with 36 longballs. He also scored ...
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Backman’s Heavy Batting
After splitting time between the minor leagues and the Mets for several seasons, Wally Backman took on a more permanent role in 1984. The platoon second baseman was known for his solid hitting near th ...
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Bob Murphy Mets Hall of Fame Bust
For a half century, Bob Murphy was the voice of the Mets. His announcing career began with the team’s first game in 1962 and continued until his retirement in 2003, which included two World Series tit ...