In 1961, the New York Metropolitan Baseball Club Incorporated, a baseball club, received a certification as member of the National League. In 1962, an expansion franchise was founded in Manhattan. The Mets were formed to replace New York's two previous clubs, the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants, which both left for California.
Other nicknames include "The Miracle Mets", "The Amazin' Mets", "The Amazins", and "The Metropolitans".
Important moments and Accomplishments
The Mets won two World Series titles as champions. The first one was in 1969 where they played against the Baltimore Orioles. After beating the Orioles (they won four games out of five) they were regarded to as the "Miracle Mets" for beating one of the finest teams in the history of baseball. In this playoff, Donn Clendenon was awarded as the season's MVP. In 1986, they won the World Series for the second time with their match against the Boston Red Sox. They won with four wins out of seven. Ray Knight was awarded as the MVP that year.
They also won the National League Pennants title four times. They became champions in the East Division five times. They were also able to win two Wild Card berths.
The following are baseball players that played for the New York Mets and are included in the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. From the players mentioned below, only Tom Seaver was inducted as Met. Carter was inducted as an Expo despite his request to be depicted as either both Met and Expo, or just Met.
Pitchers in the roster:
-Luis Ayala
-Adam Bostick
-Pedro Feliciano
-Nelson Figueroa
-Aaron Heilman
-Brandon Knight
-Eddie Kunz
-John Maine
-Pedro Mart?nez
-Carlos Mu'iz
-Jonathon Niese
-Bobby Parnell
-Mike Pelfrey
-?liver P'rez
-Ricardo Rinc'n
-Duaner S'nchez
-Johan Santana
-Scott Schoeneweis
-Joe Smith
-Brian Stokes
-Billy Wagner
-Richie Ashburn
-Yogi Berra
-Gary Carter
-Willie Mays
-Eddie Murray
-Nolan Ryan
-Tom Seaver
-Duke Snider
-Warren Spahn
-Casey Stengel
New York Mets recent news:
After staying in Polo Ground for two years, 1962 to 1963, the Mets moved to the Shea Stadium and stayed there for forty four years, from 1964 to 2008. They will be moving to their new home, the Citi Field. The Citi Field is still under construction and is expected to open in time for the 2009 season.
There are still rumors about Mets trying to get Manny Ramirez for the next season.
The Mets and Jerry Manuel have agreed and signed on a contract spanning two years.
The 2008 season has just ended, and the 2009 season is fast approaching. Mets fans can look forward to better New York Mets playoffs this coming season.
Hairspray New York Tickets
New York has another sensation. It’s “Grease!" The musical with the famous rock and roll high school party is here in your city! This Broadway show is a fine example of the pop culture of the 50’s. So, all you party animals out there, gear up your party wear and experience passionate music. “Grease" is on everyone’s lips!
Thanks to Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, the people of New York have a great entertainer on Broadway. “Grease" is not a recent production. It has been around since 1972! From then till now, it has managed to sell millions of tickets. You cannot imagine getting a seat in a theatre, where “Grease" is running! Call this the height of popularity or the depth of passion – this musical is going to stay for a long time on Broadway. Except “chorus Line", so far, no other show has been able to match the popularity of “Grease".
The male lead character of the story is Danny Zucko. He is a frolicsome person, who has his heart fluttering for high school beauties. His hip hop look featuring slick hair, denim clothes, and a cigarette portrays the typical flirtatious guy look of the 1950s. He knows how to hit it right with the women. No wonder he is popular in high school.
The female lead character is Sandy Dumbrowski. She is a virtuous girl with her heart at the right place. She values morality more than anything else. The story takes a twist when the flirtatious Danny meets the virtuous Sandy in high school. Then starts the big chase. Danny wants Sandy. But will she reciprocate his feelings? Well, you will have to watch “Grease" to know it! The characters of Danny and Sandy are played by Max Crumm and Laura Osnes, respectively.
Jacobs and Casey have done a beautiful job. They have rendered a terrific combination of mushy love and rock and roll music. Music is the biggest attraction of “Grease". And the story, well, it simply sizzles with sudden twists and turns! For whole two hours, you forget everything else in the world and focus on Danny and Sandy. Do not be surprised, if you get an urge to jump on the stage and dance a little jig, when the rock’n’roll party begins!
Seven Tony awards and house full record for six years – this is “Grease" for you! Broadway surely knows how to entertain its fans!
Now, with such an astounding success, getting tickets is the most difficult part. Forget box offices and turn to ticketing services. Either call them through phone or log on the websites. This is the only way you can enter the theatre to watch “Grease." Although, you might have to shell a few dollars extra, but who cares? The experience that you get inside the theatre, watching this musical is worth more than any number of dollars!
So, pick up your phone and join the party! The entire New York is talking about it. You wouldn’t like to left behind, would you?
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