100 Things Mets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

100 Things Mets Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
ISBN-10
1633194833
ISBN-13
9781633194830
Category
Sports & Recreation
Pages
288
Language
English
Published
2016-05-01
Publisher
Triumph Books
Author
Matthew Silverman

Description

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.

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