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. Other names considered included the Avengers, Burros (a play on the word boroughs), Continentals, Islanders, Jets, Rebels, Skyliners, and the Meadowlarks, which was the first choice of owner Joan Payson.
The Kansas City Cowboys franchise is admitted to the American Association to replace the New York Metropolitans
1888 – The Kansas City Cowboys franchise is admitted to the American Association to replace the New York Metropolitans. Even though the Mets were bought out by the Brooklyn Grays, their franchise is only considered suspended until suitable playing facilities in Manhattan can be found.
The American Association officially admits the New York Metropolitans club, having been forced by the courts to do so.
1885 – The American Association officially admits the New York Metropolitans club, having been forced by the courts to do so.
