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The New York Mets will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the franchise this year. Earlier this week, longtime New York Times reporter George Vescey wrote a tribute to the National League franchise, sharing never-before heard stories and memories. Below are three short excerpts of Vescey’s story.
On the eve of the New York Mets first game in franchise history, general manager George Weiss was asked what his goal was for the fledgling franchise.
Since their inception in 1962, the New York Mets have had 23 managers (24 if you include Carlos Beltran and Luis Rojas), including four interim managers and three who have gone on to be elected to the Hall of Fame.
Shea Remembered is a weekly series featuring 10 memorable Mets moments by decade. This feature is intended to stir great Mets memories throughout history. We hope this feature creates great memories and renew ongoing debates.