
April 8 in Mets History: 1969 Mets Season Opens, Miracle in the Making (1969)
The Mets begin the 1969 season with little fanfare, but this year will bring a World Series championship. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record

The Mets begin the 1969 season with little fanfare, but this year will bring a World Series championship. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record

The Mets open the 1986 season as one of the most talented rosters in franchise history. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record

On April 5, 1983, Tom Seaver makes his first appearance for the Mets since his trade to Cincinnati in 1977. Seaver combines with Doug sisk defeats the Philadelphia Phillies , 2-0, on...

On April 5, 1972, The Montreal Expos trade 28 year-old All-Star right fielder Rusty Staub , who is stunned by the transaction, to the Mets in exchange for outfielder Ken Singleton and...

The Mets begin the 1999 season hoping to return to postseason contention. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record

[adrotate banner=”32″] On April 4, 1988, At Olympic Stadium, the New York Mets set an Opening Day record by clouting six home runs in a 10 – 6 win over the Montreal...

The Mets open the 2016 season with hopes of returning to October. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record

April 3, 1966, Tom Seaver picks the Mets’ name from a hat in a lottery, signing with the team for a reported $50,000 bonus. Tom’s father had threatened a lawsuit, necessitating the...

The Mets officially open their new state-of-the-art stadium at Citi Field, moving into a new era. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record

The Mets begin the 1984 season that will mark the beginning of their rise back to contention. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record