On January 30 1962 — 1962 – The New York Mets sign Gil Hodges for $33,000. The veteran first baseman had been languishing on the Dodgers’ bench for the past two seasons....
The Mets acquire outfielder Lenny Dykstra, who will become a key member of the 1986 championship team. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
On January 25 1999 — New York Mets games this season will be broadcast by WPIX, Channel 11, after being aired on WOR, Channel 9, since the club’s inception in 1962. The...
On January 25, 1980 — The Mets’ new owners are formally introduced to the local media at Shea Stadium’s Diamond Club. Nelson Doubleday will be the new chairman of the board, replacing...
On January 25, 2007 — Willie Randolph, who brought New York within one game of a World Series appearance, agrees to a $5.65 million, three-year deal to continue as the manager of...
The Mets sign Japanese infielder Kaz Matsui to a major contract. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
On January 24 1980 — Nelson Doubleday and Fred Wilpon head a group of investors who purchase the New York Mets from the DeRoulet family for a reported $21.1 million, the highest...
Mike Piazza fails to reach the 75% threshold for Hall of Fame election, falling 16 votes short. From the collection: Mike Piazza fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
The Mets sign catcher Gary Carter, the 1984 NL MVP, to lead the team to championship contention. From the collection: Gary Carter fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
On January 18 2005 — The New York Mets sign Carlos Beltran to play center field for the next seven years. He will hit .280 and crack 149 homeruns over his 7...