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The Mets and Braves Hug It Out
The heated rivalry between the Mets and Atlanta Braves came to a momentary halt during pre-game ceremonies. In an extension of the pervasive unity across the country after 9/11, the Mets and Braves gr ...
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The Moment He Knew It Was Gone
On an 0-1 count in the bottom of the 8th, Atlanta Braves pitcher Steve Karsay grooved a fastball over the plate to slugger Mike Piazza. As soon as the Hall of Fame catcher made contact, the crowd jump ...
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The Steel City Shows Some Love
The New York Mets gained many new fans after the 9/11 terrorist attacks in New York City. Fans of the Pittsburgh Pirates rallied together to show their support for the Mets with this sign. After 9/11, ...
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This One Has a Chance!
Mike Piazza’s cathartic home run helped more than 40,000 fans at Shea Stadium — and millions more in the city and around the world — begin to move past the 9/11 tragedy, but it was Piazza who also nee ...
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Timo Perez Signed 9/11 Memorial Jersey
Timo Perez was called up for 85 games with the Mets in 2001, the first season they wore special jerseys memorializing the September 11, 2001, terrorist attack in New York City.
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Tsuyoshi Shinjo 9/11 Memorial Jersey
Outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo had two single-season stints as a Met in 2001 and 2003. He appeared in 123 games in 2001, the season the Mets first wore memorial jerseys following the September 11, 2001, t ...
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Unwavering Support From Mets Fans
The entire country rallied around the flag after the terrorist attacks of September 11. Mets fans displayed their patriotism in many forms and fashions during the game against the Braves. American fla ...
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Watch: Mets on 20th Anniversary of 9/11
Listen to a special edition of Jay Horwitz’s podcast about the 20th anniversary of 9/11 and the iconic Mets game on September 21, 2001. Alumni John Franco and Todd Zeile, Mets VP of Operations Sue Luc ...