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"1980s" - 162 Total Result(s)
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Here’s the Pitch
Dwight Gooden took the mound for the Mets on June 23, 1990, after a tough two months to start the season and an injury-filled 1989 campaign. All Gooden did was throw a two-hit complete game shutout ag ...
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Hernandez: One of the Guys
On July 9, 2022, New York honored former first baseman and team captain Keith Hernandez by retiring his No. 17. During seven seasons with the Mets, Hernandez was a three-time All-Star, winner of six c ...
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Hey Darryl!
Darryl Strawberry signed lots of autographs for fans at spring training. During the 1980s, a Strawberry signature was worth its weight in gold to young Mets fans. One 11-year-old fan in 1988 was very ...
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Hickory Dickory Doc: Gooden Game-Used Bat
“Best Wishes” to you the finder of this autographed M253 model Louisville Slugger bat with a hickory finish. The Mets ace had bats made both with “Dwight Gooden” as well as “Doc Gooden.” In 1989, Good ...
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His Hustle Made Him a Hero: Keith Hernandez
This figurine depicts perennial Gold Glover Keith Hernandez making one of several defensive plays during the 1986 World Series. In addition to his dependable defense, Hernandez also showed up in the b ...
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HoJo and Teufel Celebrate at Shea
Howard Johnson and Tim Teufel were two important reserves on the 1986 World Series championship team. During the regular season the pair had a lot to celebrate. Teufel had a memorable walk-off pinch-h ...
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HoJo Gets an Early Start
Coming off a 98-win season in 1985, the Mets were primed to make a run at the 1986 pennant. Howard Johnson was heading into his second season with the Mets and prepared to play all over the field. Thi ...
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HoJo: The New Big Guy
Third baseman Howard Johnson spent nine seasons in New York during the 1980s and early 1990s. He led the league with 104 runs in his All-Star campaign of 1989, then led the league with 38 home runs an ...
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In the Thick of Things With Keith Hernandez
Keith Hernandez was usually at the center of Mets victories in the 1980s. The first baseman rallied the team in the 1986 postseason with his glovework and timely hitting. Hernandez drove in 3 runs in ...
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Jerry Koosman Mets Hall of Fame Plaque
Jerry Koosman made his major league debut in 1967, joining a young but promising Mets pitching staff. Building on his All-Star nods in 1968 and 1969, Koosman helped pitch the Mets to a World Series ch ...