<p>This book covers the entirety of franchise history, from their birth and struggles as the Highlanders to the bludgeoning bats of Murderer's Row and the first Yankees dynasty to the juggernauts of the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s, to the anomalous mediocrity that followed, to the championships and
The Ultimate New York Mets Time Machine Book
โ Scribed by Martin Gitlin
- Publisher
- Lyons Press
- Year
- 2021
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
No coin nor oath required. For personal study only.
โฆ Synopsis
From their ignominious 40-120 debut in 1962, to the "Miracle Mets" of the shocking 1969 season, to the teams of Darryl Strawberry, David Wright, and Jacob deGrom, the New York Mets have in nearly sixty years become the city's other beloved baseball franchise, with its fan base stretching well beyond the New York suburbs. The Mets' rich history is told in over two dozen engaging chapters celebrating the highlights, as well as the low lights, of baseball's most lovable team—win or lose.
โฆ Subjects
Sports & Recreations; Nonfiction; SPO003030
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