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His Hustle Made Him a Hero: Keith Hernandez
This figurine depicts perennial Gold Glover Keith Hernandez making one of several defensive plays during the 1986 World Series. In addition to his dependable defense, Hernandez also showed up in the b ...
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Hospitable Hosts: 1969 World Series
The 1969 World Series between the Miracle Mets and 109-win Baltimore Orioles garnered much media attention. Reporters or other guests could take advantage of hospitality rooms at area hotels, such as ...
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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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In the Thick of Things With Keith Hernandez
Keith Hernandez was usually at the center of Mets victories in the 1980s. The first baseman rallied the team in the 1986 postseason with his glovework and timely hitting. Hernandez drove in 3 runs in ...
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Inking the Mets Into World Series History
In their only loss of the 1969 World Series, the Mets dropped Game 1 to the Baltimore Orioles on the road, 4-1. They faced that season’s AL Cy Young award winner, Mike Cuellar, who stifled the Mets ba ...
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It’s a Miracle Someone Saved These Toys
Original Met Ed Kranepool, second baseman Al Weis and Cy Young winner Tom Seaver joined forces in a 1969 World Series toy collector set. Kranepool appeared only in Game 3, but he made his presence kno ...
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Jerry Grote Eyes Pop-Up: 1973 World Series
Jerry Grote shed his mask in pursuit of a pop up hit by Oakland Athletic Jesus Alou during a game in the 1973 World Series. The Mets catcher started all seven outings of the Fall Classic, recording 67 ...
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Jerry Grote Mets Hall of Fame Bust
Jerry Grote was the Mets’ starting catcher during most of his tenure from 1966 to 1977. He proved his durability by catching every inning of 20 postseason games in 1969 and 1973. Grote’s handling of t ...
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Jerry Koosman Mets Hall of Fame Bust
Pitcher Jerry Koosman made his MLB debut with the Mets in 1967, joining a lowly team that was slowly building toward greatness. Alongside Tom Seaver in a strengthening starting rotation, Koosman helpe ...
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Jesse Orosco 1986 World Series Figurine
Reliever Jesse Orosco recorded 2 saves in the 1986 World Series en route to the Mets’ second title in franchise history. In 5 2/3 innings of work, Orosco fanned 6 while giving up no runs and just 2 hi ...