During the 7th inning stretch, the energetic Liza Minnelli sang “New York, New York” to a stadium of appreciative fans. Although the song is traditionally played at Yankee Stadium after a New York Yan ...

The emotional pre-game ceremonies culminated with pop star Marc Anthony’s stirring rendition of the national anthem. Anthony, a New York City native and lifelong Mets fan, belted out one of the most m ...

To start the pre-game ceremonies, the color guard marched methodically from the left field wall to the infield grass behind the pitcher’s mound. As the color guard made its way to the infield, Mets PA ...

After the events of September 11, MLB commissioner Bud Selig canceled all games through the end of that week. Once baseball resumed the following week, the Mets organization was not sure how the peopl ...

In addition to American flags, Mets fans filled Shea Stadium with signs of love and support for first responders on the night of September 21, 2001, when the Mets played their first game after the Sep ...

Mets players and coaches paid tribute to the victims and heroes of the 9/11 attacks in many different ways on September 21, 2001. The Mets wore these patches on their jerseys during the game against t ...

During the pre-game ceremonies, dozens of first responders joined midshipmen of the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Long Island to display a gigantic American flag in center field. The flag remained u ...

When Shea Stadium turned into a vital center for 9/11 relief efforts, Mets staff immediately embraced the important task at hand. To help the relief efforts, Mets staff organized the supplies through ...

Mike Piazza won over an entire nation when he smashed the game-winning home run against the Atlanta Braves. As soon as the ball cleared the center field wall, it seemed inevitable that the Hall of Fam ...

Mike Piazza continued his offensive output as a Met during the 2001 season. He led the team in home runs, hits, RBIs and runs. Piazza also earned a Silver Slugger award that year.