Mr Met

Author : Jay Horwitz,Jacob deGrom
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2020-05-19
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781641254007

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Mr. Met by Jay Horwitz,Jacob deGrom Pdf

Anyone who knows Jay Horwitz knows he loves stories and has a wealth of them to share. As the beloved, longtime PR director for the New York Mets, he has witnessed and quietly shaped some of the most memorable moments in team history, becoming a trusted friend and mentor to generations of players, from Darryl Strawberry to Jacob deGrom. In this fascinating memoir, Horwitz tells the unlikely story of a childhood dream come true, offering an unparalleled insider's perspective on four dynamic and unpredictable decades of Mets baseball. Featuring reflections and anecdotes only Horwitz can tell, on subjects ranging from clubhouse hijinks to the chaotic New York media scene to navigating moments of greatness and defeat, Mr. Met is a remarkable behind-the-scenes ride that fans will not want to miss.

Author : John T. Williams
Publisher : Mascot Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2015-11-03
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 162086682X

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We'll Call You Mr. Met! by John T. Williams Pdf

Author : Matthew Cerrone,David Wright
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2017-06-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781633197824

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New York Mets Fans' Bucket List by Matthew Cerrone,David Wright Pdf

Every New York Mets fan has a bucket list of activities to take part in at some point in their lives. But even the most die-hard fans haven't done everything there is to experience in and around New York. From singing "Meet the Mets" to running the old Shea Stadium bases, author Matthew Cerrone provides ideas, recommendations, and insider tips for must-see places and can't-miss activities near Citi Field. But not every experience requires a trip to Queens; long-distance Mets fans can cross some items off their list from the comfort of their own homes. Whether you're attending every home game or supporting the Mets from afar, there's something for every fan to do in The New York Mets Fans' Bucket List.

Author : Bill Madden
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-11-24
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781982136215

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Tom Seaver by Bill Madden Pdf

An authoritative, “must-read” (Keith Hernandez) biography of Hall of Fame pitching legend Tom Seaver, still the greatest player ever to wear a Mets jersey, by a journalist who knew him well. He was called Tom Terrific for a reason. Tom Seaver is “among the greatest pitchers of all time” (Bob Costas). He is one of only two pitchers with 300 wins, 3,000 strikeouts, and an ERA under 3.00. He was a three-time Cy Young award winner, twelve-time All Star, and was elected to baseball’s Hall of Fame with the highest percentage ever at the time. Popular among players and fans, Seaver was fiercely competitive but always put team success ahead of personal glory. Born in Fresno, California, Seaver signed with the New York Mets in 1967, leading them to their stunning 1969 World Series victory. After a legendarily lopsided trade, he joined the Cincinnati Reds, then later played for the White Sox and the Red Sox before ending his career following the 1986 season. After his playing days, Seaver retired back to California to establish a successful vineyard. The in 2013, a recurrence of Lyme disease severely affected his memory, which Madden was the first to report. In 2019, Seaver’s family announced that he had been diagnosed with dementia and was withdrawing from public life. Tom Seaver died on August 31, 2021. Madden began following Seaver’s career in the 1980s. Seaver came to trust Madden so completely that, eager to return to New York from Chicago, he asked Madden to explore a possible trade to the Yankees which never materialized. Drawing in part on their long relationship, Madden “has crafted a biography as terrific as the subject” (Jane Leavy, New York Times bestselling author of Sandy Koufax: A Lefty’s Legacy).

Author : Jon Springer,Matthew Silverman
Publisher : Skyhorse Publishing Inc.
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781602392274

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Mets by the Numbers by Jon Springer,Matthew Silverman Pdf

Ordinary club histories proceed year by year to give the big picture. Mets by the Numbers uses jersey numbers to tell the little stories?the ones the fans love?of the team and its players. This is a catalog of the more than 700 Mets who have played since 1962, but it is far from just a list of No. 18s and 41s. Mets by the Numbers celebrates the team's greatest players, critiques numbers that have failed to attract talent, and singles out particularly productive numbers, and numbers that had really big nights. With coverage of superstitions, prolific jersey-wearers, the ever-changing Mets uniform, and significant Mets numbers not associated with uniforms, this book is a fascinating alternative history of the Amazin's.

Author : David Krell
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2020-09-09
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781476680101

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The New York Mets in Popular Culture by David Krell Pdf

Bringing fresh perspectives to the team that has brought joy, triumph and even a miracle to New York City, this collection of new essays examines portrayals of the Mets in film, television, advertising and other media. Contributors cover little-known aspects of Mets history that even die-hard fans may not know. Topics include the popularity of Rheingold's advertising in the 1950s and 1960s, Bob Murphy's broadcasting career before joining the Mets' announcing team in 1962, Mr. Met's rivalry with the Phillie Phanatic, Dave Kingman's icon status, the pitching staff's unsung performance after the 1969 World Series victory, and Joan Payson's world-renowned art collection and philanthropy.

Author : Aj Mass
Publisher : Rodale Books
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781623360047

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Yes, It's Hot in Here by Aj Mass Pdf

Yes, It's Hot in Here explores the entertaining history of the mascot from its jester roots in Renaissance society to the slapstick pantomime of the Clown Prince of Baseball, Max Patkin, all the way up to the mascots of the slam-dunk, rock-and-roll, Jumbotron culture of today. Along the way, author AJ Mass of ESPN.com (a former Mr. Met himself) talks to the pioneers among modern-day mascots like Dave Raymond (Phillie Phanatic), Dan Meers (K. C. Wolf), and Glenn Street (Harvey the Hound) and finds out what it is about being a mascot that simply won't leave the performer. Mass examines what motivates high school and college students to compete for the chance to wear a sweaty animal suit and possibly face the ridicule of their peers in the process, as well as women who have proudly served as mascots for teams in both the pro and amateur ranks. In the book's final chapter, Mass climbs inside a mascot costume one more time to describe what it feels like and, perhaps, rediscover a bit of magic.

Author : Aimee Aryal
Publisher : Mascot Books
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Baseball fans
ISBN : 1932888764

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Yankees Town by Aimee Aryal Pdf

"Robbie the Rookie" is the new star player for the New York Yankees. Read along as Robbie explores the sights and sounds of New York City while making new friends along the way.

Author : Matthew Silverman
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-15
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493035465

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Shea Stadium Remembered by Matthew Silverman Pdf

Few remember that Shea Stadium—and indeed the Mets baseball club itself—arose out of a dispute between two oversized egos: New York City official Robert Moses and Brooklyn Dodgers owner Walter O’Malley. While O’Malley wanted complete control over a new stadium and all of its concessions in Brooklyn, Moses insisted that the stadium be built by the city in Queens and leased to the Dodgers. The impasse led to the Dodgers following the Giants out to the West Coast, where The City of Los Angeles granted O’Malley all of the concessions he had sought in New York. With now no National League team in the New York area, the National League office awarded a new franchise to the city in 1960 on conditional that it fund and build a new stadium, which the Mets (and later the AFL Jets) would lease. The stadium was named in honor of William Shea, the person most responsible for returning National League baseball to New York. Over its forty-four year existence Shea Stadium witnessed a colorful cavalcade of sporting and entertainment events, all detailed in this lively, skimable tribute to a memorable New York landmark. It’s all here: the memorable games; the unforgettable characters such as Tom Seaver, Joe “Willie” Namath, and Seinfeld buddy Keith Hernandez; and even the solemn moments such as when Shea was used as a staging area for first responders after 9/11. By the time of its demolition in 2008, the Mets had played more games at Shea than the Dodgers had ever played at Ebbets Field, and the stadium had hosted seven National League Championship Series, four World Series, three Jets playoff games, and the American Football League Championship game in 1968.

Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 824 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105021026047

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Investigation of Racketeering ... by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Operations Pdf

Author : Derrick D. Barnes
Publisher : Workman Publishing Company
Page : 187 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2020-03-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781523507856

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Who Got Game?: Baseball by Derrick D. Barnes Pdf

Celebrate the unheralded people and stories that helped shape the game of baseball! Meet unsung pioneers, like John “Bud” Fowler, William Edward White, and brothers Moses Fleetwood Walker and Weld Walker, four African Americans who integrated white teams decades before Jackie Robinson. Discover unforgettable moments, like the time a 17-year old girl named Jackie Mtchell struck out Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig. Marvel at records. Did you know that Japanese superstar Sadaharu Oh has a whopping 113 more career homers than Hank Aaron? And that’s just for starters! This lively illustrated collection of shiny nuggets of baseball lore will transform you into a superfan who knows the game better than anyone else. Someone who’s got game.

Author : Sloan MacRae
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2011-08-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448854042

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The New York Mets by Sloan MacRae Pdf

Explore the history of the New York Mets and pictures of some of the greatest baseball players.

Author : Roger Rubin,David Lennon
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 0452287545

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The Great New York Sports Debate by Roger Rubin,David Lennon Pdf

Two New York sportswriters offer a spirited overview of the fifty most contentious issues in New York athletics, engaging in a heated debate over such topics as Is George Steinbrenner good or evil?, Which athlete is the biggest villain in New York?, and Can a New Yorker like both teams? Original. 35,000 first printing.

Author : Joseph Spence
Publisher : McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP
Page : 503 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1975-01-01
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9780773593893

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Letters from the Grand Tour by Joseph Spence Pdf

Author : Matthew Silverman
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2016-05-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781633194830

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100 Things Mets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die by Matthew Silverman Pdf

With trivia boxes, records, and team lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Mets fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things New York Mets covers Robin Ventura's 1999 Grand-Slam single, the 1969 shoe polish incident, and the history behind the names and numbers on the left-field wall. Updated for 2015, this new edition features a new generation of Mets stars, including pitchers Jason deGrom, Matt Harvey, and Noah Syndergaard.