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"9/11" - 58 Total Result(s)
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Mets Fans Come Out in Droves
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 ...
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Mets Fans Thank First Responders
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 ...
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Mets Honor First Responders in 2020
Both the Mets and New York Yankees took the field on the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks wearing New York City first responder caps, including this FDNY hat donned by Steven Matz. The M ...
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Mets Wear 9/11 Jersey Patches
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 ...
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Mike Piazza’s 2002 All-Star Jersey
Mike Piazza was named an All-Star in 2002 for the 10th time in his career. He was the NL starting catcher in the All-Star Game. The AL and NL tied 7-7 in 11 innings at Miller Park, just the second tim ...
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Mike Piazza’s 40th Anniversary Jersey
Mike Piazza had another All-Star season in 2002, leading the Mets in home runs (33) and RBIs (98). His jersey from that year included a sleeve patch commemorating the franchise’s 40th anniversary.
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New York’s Finest Holding Old Glory
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 ...
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Organizing Shea Stadium Relief Efforts
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 ...
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Piazza “Got It”
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 ...
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Piazza Has a Night
After Mike Piazza crossed home plate, Robin Ventura, who was on deck, greeted him with a high-five in front of Atlanta Braves catcher Javy Lopez. Although the home run defined the night, Piazza had an ...