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"2000s" - 185 Total Result(s)
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A Silly Seagull: Cyclones Bobblehead
The Brooklyn Cyclones introduced Pee Wee in 2003, their second mascot named after a Brooklyn Dodgers legend. The Mets-affiliated minor league club has a strong tradition of recognizing the borough’s b ...
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A Small Steve Trachsel: 2004 Bobblehead
Steve Trachsel was known for a slow work-up to a pitch, which earned him the nickname “The Human Rain Delay.” No matter the antics, Trachsel chipped in when the Mets needed him, including during the 2 ...
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A Smashing Farewell
Veteran journeyman Todd Zeile spent three seasons with the Mets in 2000, 2001 and 2004. He hit 41 home runs over that span, including an impressive longball on October 3, 2004. In his final career at- ...
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A Stylish Tsuyoshi Shinjo Bobblehead
Tsuyoshi Shinjo played 10 seasons in Japan before joining the Mets as just the second Japanese-born position player in MLB history. With the Mets, Shinjo lit up the field with his style and attitude a ...
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A Tiny Tim Teufel Bobblehead
Tim Teufel got his start with the Mets in 1986, playing 93 games during the championship season. The infielder batted .444 in three World Series outings, as the Mets won in seven games over the Boston ...
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A United Front
The atmosphere at Shea Stadium was absolutely electric during the night of September 21, 2001. Fans presented a united front in support of New York City, first responders and the return of America’s p ...
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Agbayani’s Giant Home Run
Left fielder Benny Agbayani played for the Mets from 1998 to 2001, including 22 postseason games. Mets fans remember his incredible effort in Game 3 of the 2000 NLDS against the San Francisco Giants. ...
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Al Leiter Signed 9/11 Memorial Jersey
When the Mets took the field again following the September 11 attacks in 2001, they sported 9-11-01 patches on their sleeves. Longtime pitcher Al Leiter provided steady leadership from the mound as ba ...
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Al Leiter’s Best Delivery
Shortly after signing his first big-money contract, Al Leiter and his wife Lori founded the Leiter’s Landing Foundation. In addition to the foundation, Leiter participated in Meals on Wheels and was a ...
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Al Leiter’s World Series Gem
In Game 1 of the 2000 World Series against the crosstown New York Yankees, Al Leiter more than met the challenge. He allowed only 2 runs on 5 hits with 7 strikeouts against the team with which he made ...