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Fred Wilpon & Nelson Doubleday Jr. at Shea
Fred Wilpon and Nelson Doubleday Jr. became equal partners and owners of the Mets in the mid-1980s. The pair attended games at Shea Stadium in a decade that included the 1986 World Series win and an N ...
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Gear in the Mets Dugout: Bats and Helmet
The Shea Stadium dugouts were well stocked with equipment, including Darryl Strawberry’s batting helmet and bat, and bats belonging to Howard Johnson, Kevin McReynolds and Keith Miller.
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Given a Pass: 1969 World Series Parking
Media swarmed to Shea Stadium for Games 3, 4 and 5 of the 1969 World Series. The stadium’s parking lots quickly filled with news vehicles and reporters eager to cover another chapter in New York City’ ...
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Having a Good Eye Helps: 1969 NLCS Game 3
Atlanta Braves catcher Bob Didier struggled to haul in a pitch that was high and outside during Game 3 of the 1969 NLCS. The Braves’ bad luck continued, as the Mets won both the game, 7-4, and the ser ...
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Highly Watched: 1969 World Series Ticket
The upper deck at Shea Stadium allowed fans to get the full perspective of Game 5 of the 1969 World Series, a thrilling 5-3 Mets win over the Baltimore Orioles. It was also a good place to watch fans ...
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HoJo and Teufel Celebrate at Shea
Howard Johnson and Tim Teufel were two important reserves on the 1986 World Series championship team. During the regular season the pair had a lot to celebrate. Teufel had a memorable walk-off pinch-h ...
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Home At Last: Casey Stengel Signed Ball
The Mets opened the 1964 season at a new home: Shea Stadium. This ball was used in the first game at the stadium, a 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates. Skippered by Casey Stengel, the Mets would finis ...
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In the Club: 1969 World Series Pass
Media outlets captured postgame reactions from players following Games 3, 4 and 5 of the 1969 World Series, thanks to clubhouse access at Shea Stadium.
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Jerry Koosman’s Outstanding 1976
Jerry Koosman was a regular in the Mets rotation between 1968 and 1978. The lefty had his winningest season in 1976, posting a 21-10 record and finishing as the runner-up in Cy Young voting. The New Y ...
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Jimmy Plummer Business Card Holder
Jimmy Plummer spent 31 years as a Mets employee, leaving a lasting impact on players and the franchise. He started in the organization in 1965 as a batboy for his hometown minor-league Mets of Marion, ...