New York Mets Team History & Encyclopedia
Team Name: New York Mets
Seasons: 57 (1962 to 2018)
Record: 4362-4732, .480 W-L%
Playoff Appearances: 9
Pennants: 5
World Championships: 2
Events in Team History
Rube Foster of the Red Sox no-hits the Yankees 2 – 0, for the first no-hitter in Fenway Park, beating Bob Shawkey, 2 – 0. Harry Hooperleads the offense with three hits. Red Sox president Joseph Lannin hands Rube a $100 bonus and each of his Sox teammates receive a gold-handled pocket knife engraved with the date.
On June 21, 1916 Rube Foster of the Red Sox no-hits the Yankees 2 - 0, for the first no-hitter ...
Lindsey Nelson was born on May 25, 1919
Legendary New York Mets broadcaster Lindsey Nelson was born on May 25, 1919 He was the play-by-play man for the ...
Trio of major league teams makes managerial changes
On July 16, 1948, a trio of major league teams makes managerial changes. Ben Chapman is fired by the Phillies (though owner Bob Carpenter insists ...
The Giants move to an 8 – 1 lead after five inning over the Pirates behind two homers by Willie Mays. But George Spencer wilts in the heat and gives up homers to Frank Thomas – his first in the majors – and pinch hitter Gus Bell. After Pete Castiglione and Bill Rigney match homers, Ralph Kiner powers one in the 9th inning to give Pittsburgh a 10 – 9 victory. For Kiner, it is his 37th.
The Giants move to an 8 - 1 lead after five inning over the Pirates behind two homers by Willie Mays. But George Spencer wilts in the ...
Mickey Mantle barely edges Ted Williams in the 1957 AL MVP
On November 22, 1957, Mickey Mantle barely edges Ted Williams in the American League’s MVP voting. Mantle gains 233 ...
National League owners vote to admit Houston and New York
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On October 17, 1960 --At ...
New York Yankees announce the team will oppose any plan that would enable the new National League expansion franchise in New York, NY to use Yankee Stadium
1961 - The New York Yankees of the American League announce the team will oppose any plan that would enable the new National League expansion franchise in New York, ...
The NY State Senate approves $55 million in funding to build a new stadium in Flushing Meadows Park for the new National League’s expansion team. Until the Queens’ ballpark is completed, which will become known as Shea Stadium, the Mets will play in the Polo Grounds during the first two years of their existence.
The NY State Senate approves $55 million in funding to build a new stadium in Flushing Meadows Park for the ...
The New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, Inc. announces the New York National League franchise’s team nickname will be the Mets.
The New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, Inc. announces the New York National League franchise's team nickname will be the Mets ...
New York announces that it will be known as the Mets, short for Metropolitans
On May 8, 1961, The new National League entry in New York is officially named the "Mets." Not Metropolitans, just Mets. At a ceremony ...
The Houston Colt .45s and the New York Mets choose in the first National League expansion draft
1961 - The Houston Colt .45s and the New York Mets choose in the first National League expansion draft. Among the ...
Three thousand spectators witnessed the ground-breaking ceremony for the $18,000,000 Municipal Stadium in the Queen’s Flushing Meadow Park. The future home of the Mets, as well as the NFL’s Titans, is expected to ready for Opening Day in 1963, will be known as Shea Stadium in honor of Bill Shea, the lawyer who helped to bring back the National League to the Big Apple.
Three thousand spectators witnessed the ground-breaking ceremony for the $18,000,000 Municipal Stadium in the Queen's Flushing Meadow Park. The future ...
The Rheingold Brewery, in addition to purchasing 100,000 tickets to the new National League’s team games, agrees to pay six million dollars for the radio and television rights to 126 Mets games per year for five years. The deal, the largest of its kind, is approximately double the cost of the franchise and all its first-season players.
The Rheingold Brewery, in addition to purchasing 100,000 tickets to the new National League's team games, agrees to pay six ...
The Milwaukee Braves trade slugger Frank Thomas to the New York Mets for a player to be named later (Gus Bell) and a reported $125,000.
The Milwaukee Braves trade slugger Frank Thomas to the New York Mets for a player to be named later (Gus Bell) and a reported $125,000 ...
1962 – The New York Mets sign Gil Hodges for $33,000. The veteran first baseman had been languishing on the Dodgers’ bench for the past two seasons.
1962 - The New York Mets sign Gil Hodges for $33,000. The veteran first baseman had been languishing on the Dodgers' bench for the past two seasons ...
The Mets sign former slugger Ralph Kiner, who joins Lindsey Nelson and Bob Murphy in the announcing booth.
The Mets sign former slugger Ralph Kiner, who joins Lindsey Nelson and Bob Murphy in the announcing booth ...
New York Mets Debut Spring Training 1962
February 17, 1962 The newly-formed New York Mets head out for their first Spring Training workout in St. Petersburg, Florida ...
Casey Stengel announces 65-year old Rogers Hornsby will be the New York Meta hitting instructor
February 20, 1962, New York Mets Manager Casey Stengel announces 65-year old Rogers Hornsby will be the New York Meta ...
Radio Broadcast – Exhibition Game New York Mets vs Kansas City A’s 1962
Enjoy this exhibition game played on March 24, 1962, vs the New York Mets and Kansas City A's. The 1962 ...
New York Mets play their first game-an 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals
On April 11, 1962, the New York Mets play their first game-an 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. Gil ...
new york mets first home game
At the Polo Grounds, just 12,447 Mets fans welcome the return of National League baseball to New York. The Pirates defeat the Mets, 4 - 3, behind seven ...
New York Mets win their first game-after nine consecutive losses
On April 23, 1962, the expansion New York Mets win their first game-after nine consecutive losses. Right-hander Jay Hook earns ...
Commissioner Ford Frick fines Casey Stengel $500 for appearing in uniform for a beer advertisement
Commissioner Ford Frick fines Casey Stengel $500 for appearing in uniform for a beer advertisement, which shows the Mets manager ...
New York Mets at Cincinnati Reds Radio Broadcast Baseball 4.25.1962
1962 04 25 Mets at Reds Radio Broadcast Baseball ...
