A new middle school school is currently under construction on Astoria Boulevard in East Elmhurst. The school, which is scheduled to open this fall, will be named the Tommie L. Agee Middle School, PS 419 after the late Mets centerfielder.
In a recent appearance on NPR, Tim McGraw discussed his relationship with his father, Tug McGraw, the late New York Mets pitcher.
When I started MetsRewind, it was a Twitter feed. Since then, we've extended our social media presence, added a website and a podcast. As a result, MetsRewind is adding new friends and followers every day. So, we'd like to take a moment to introduce ourselves -- again.
When Darryl Strawberry was told he could be the black Ted Williams, the Mets rookie replied, “Who’s Ted Williams?” How’s that to make you feel old. This week in 1984 is of historical significance for Strawberry.
The New York Mets have played some long -- and Amazin' -- extra inning games. The longest game in franchise history was played at Shea Stadium on September 11, 1974.