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New York Mets: 5 Memorable Moments in Franchise History

By Steve Contursi

Aug 5, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; A fan displays an autographed New York Mets helmet before a game between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 5, 2015; Miami, FL, USA; A fan displays an autographed New York Mets helmet before a game between the New York Mets and Miami Marlins Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Robert Mayer-USA TODAY Sports /
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When your history extends beyond a half century as in case of the New York Mets, there are bound to be several moments that we remember. While these may or may not be the most memorable, surely they are worth taking a look at again.

The number 31 of former New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza is unveiled during a ceremony to retire it prior to the game between New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field.
Jul 30, 2016; New York City, NY, USA; The number 31 of former New York Mets catcher Mike Piazza is unveiled during a ceremony to retire it prior to the game between New York Mets and the Colorado Rockies at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports /

It goes without saying that each fan of the New York Mets can recall moments in time when something happened on the field that caused you to say, “Wow, did you just see that?” The moment might get indelibly recorded in our memories, but then again it might not. These are maybe the ones that got lost along the way.

It’s also probably true that each of us would have a different list of those moments if we were to put together a list.

With that in mind, let me do the work for you. Use the comments button and submit a personal request or two. Or send a email to: stevecontursi@gmail.com. I’ll do my best to find it for you, and I’ll include it in the next batch that’s published.

Anyway, I thought it would be fun to take a few of those moments in time at random and in no particular order and present them in a slideshow. Remember, these are not the top five memorable moments, but I hope you enjoy. Let’s get started.

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