MetsRewind asked fans on Twitter if they’ve ever met any of their favorite Mets. If so, what was the experience like?
Below is a cross section of replies (and photos) telling their stories. We hope you enjoy this segment, and thank you to the Mets fans who interacted on our social media platform. You can follow us on Twitter @MetsRewind.
Well, my wife was excited to talk to Tebow, chewed Nimmo’s ear off. I was happy she met Cleon Jones, and of course, the captain, Keith pic.twitter.com/fvq0j4vv6T
— Ron Bruning (@bruning_ron) November 8, 2020
In the 70s, Bud Harrelson was my favorite Met. I also played shortstop. My 8th grade yearbook caption (1977) was Softball’s Bud Harrelson. At the end of the season, I was MVP and received my trophy from Bud Harrelson who also signed my yearbook picture. pic.twitter.com/0kxnsYDKnM
— Elena Storz Wallace (@StorzElena) November 8, 2020
John Franco. He was great too me when it was my time. And he was even better to my son and that to me is priceless, Johnny signed a ball for him, took a pic, signed it for him as well n even let him play either his dog Teddy. pic.twitter.com/mBoSpYDSAU
— Gabe’s Dad aka Carlos 74′ (@ChupacabrasGM) November 8, 2020
MANY over the years. This was one of my most pleasant. Tug did a signing in South Jersey, I think I was the only one who DIDN’T have Philthies things to sign pic.twitter.com/S8jr00JlgJ
— Dudley D (@SNJNYR) November 8, 2020
Mookie Wilson. At Tower Records to promote the Mets 1986 championship video. I handed him my Game 6 ticket stub to sign and his face just lit up like only Mookie can. Also met Jesse at the All-Star Fan Fest & Krane at the QBC. Did BP at Shea with Ed Charles at a sponsor event. pic.twitter.com/E3WxVc9uJG
— Dave Avery (@davreyavery) November 8, 2020
Walking to our seats at US Cellular and we ran into Ronnie. Gladly took a picture with my son before he headed to the SNY booth. pic.twitter.com/dapoS0EeN4
— Brian From (@brianfrom7) November 8, 2020
Getting to talk with @BobbyValentine about Rickey Henderson a few years back was a great (and hilarious) experience! https://t.co/B34kJxHSA6 pic.twitter.com/ZDwrgZoLvo
— Joe (Please Vote/Wear A Mask) (@BartolosCologne) November 8, 2020
Run to beat the Brewers. But long story short after the game he messaged us saying to meet him at his apartment in West Nyack. We drove there after the game and got to meet him and his girlfriend. Super nice guy, and miss him honestly. And I’ll send you the walkoff now. pic.twitter.com/RrZJMOJ9lZ
— Brandon J. Lane (@HonestlyGifted) November 8, 2020
At Spring training in ’86 in St. Pete, dad and I caught Gary Carter posing alone for a card company shot at Huggins-Stengel Field (if you know …) without other fans around. He was more than happy to pose with me for this shot and treated me like royalty. pic.twitter.com/mMIJjU2ddV
— Michael Heinbach (@MichaelHeinbach) November 8, 2020
He had a Q&A with Mets Clubhouse. I asked him if I should by a shirt with his name on it. He said “If you do, I’ll sign it.” He kept his promise. https://t.co/s3UtUynkRA pic.twitter.com/bnEmiUCUEH
— erica. (@airwrecka128) November 8, 2020
I got to meet a lot of Mets over the years . Here is a picture of myself and #RobinVentura . He was very down to earth .This was the night before the 2000 Subway #WorldSeries @Mets vs @Yankees in #LongIsland #NY pic.twitter.com/IRtK68Vain
— Donna (@Donna12613699) November 8, 2020
At Spring Training 2019. He just started going by Pete! Told him I couldn’t wait to see him play at Citifield! pic.twitter.com/CEc5mFgmdG
— letsgo2press (@nativbklyn24) November 8, 2020
