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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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Aerial Photo of a Fan-Filled Shea Stadium
Fans were guaranteed great sports matches at Shea Stadium, mainly for Mets baseball and New York Jets football. The stadium doubled up on the action in 1975, when the New York Yankees and New York Gia ...
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All Hands on Deck
When Shea Stadium transformed into an ad-hoc staging ground for 9/11 relief supplies, Mets players jumped at the opportunity to lend a helping hand. Mets players, along with their friends and family, ...
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Always Faithful at Shea Stadium
Mets fans attending the game on September 21, 2001, were greeted by U.S. military personnel, including these U.S. Marines, who distributed hand-held American flags. In addition to first responders, th ...
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Baseball From Shea Stadium Dedication
Casey Stengel was the first Mets manager and also the first manager to skipper the team at Shea Stadium. Along with players such as Larry Bearnarth, Rod Kanehl and Jack Fisher, Stengel autographed thi ...
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Baseball From Shea Stadium’s Inaugural Game
After two seasons at the Polo Grounds, the Mets played the first game at Shea Stadium, their new home, in 1964. They battled the Pittsburgh Pirates well but ultimately lost, 4-3. Manager Casey Stengel ...
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Bird’s-Eye View of Gameday at Shea
The Mets called Shea Stadium home for 45 seasons, as did the loyal generations of fans who frequented the grounds.
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Broadcasting in Stereo: 1969 World Series
Members of the media used press access to travel throughout Shea Stadium during the 1969 World Series, from the field to the press box to the clubhouses.
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Bud Harrelson Takes a Hack: 1969 NLCS
Bud Harrelson took a rip at a pitch during Game 3 of the 1969 NLCS. Although Harrelson went 0-for-3 with a sacrifice fly, the Mets won, 7-4, ending the series in a sweep of the Atlanta Braves.
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Cleon Jones Signed World Series Program
Remember their humble beginnings? The Mets went from last-place newcomers in 1962 to top of the National League by 1969. Cleon Jones helped seal the team’s elite status by catching the final out of th ...