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Recording History: 1969 World Series Ball
National League umpire Lee Weyer officiated his first World Series in 1969, when the Mets won the Series over the Baltimore Orioles, 4-1. He recorded the results of each meeting on a game-used ball, a ...
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Reporting to His Post: 1969 World Series
Mets beat writer Vic Ziegel covered the 1969 World Series from the Shea Stadium press box. In the 1960s, Ziegel reported on the Mets and New York Yankees for the New York Post.
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Ringing in 1987: Mets Info Guide
A picture speaks a thousand words, and the World Series ring depicted on the cover of the 1987 Mets media guide said all that needed to be said about the amazing 1986 season.
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Rollie Fingers Deals in 1973 World Series
Oakland Athletics reliever Rollie Fingers appeared in six games during the 1973 World Series. The future Hall of Famer picked up 2 saves in the Series, but the Mets had the upper hand in the extra-inn ...
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Ron Darling Pitches in 1986 World Series
Before becoming a beloved Mets broadcaster, Ron Darling was just as beloved on the mound. Perhaps most famously, Darling was crucial to making the championship run in 1986. The righty finished the reg ...
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Ron Swoboda: ’69 World Series in Baltimore
Baltimore native Ron Swoboda discusses his experience being in town as a Met during the 1969 World Series.
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Ron Swoboda: Astronauts and the Mets
Former Met Ron Swoboda reflects on the 1969 New York City ticker-tape parades for both his team and NASA.
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Ron Swoboda: Favorite Glove & Game 4 Catch
Ron Swoboda details the glove he used to make a diving grab in Game 4 of the 1969 World Series.
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Ron Swoboda: Growth as an Outfielder
Mets broadcaster Howie Rose and former player Ron Swoboda recall Swoboda’s incredible catch in Game 4 of the 1969 World Series.
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Ron Swoboda: Preparing for “The Catch”
Ron Swoboda shares the practice routine that led up to his memorable diving catch in Game 4 of the 1969 World Series.