On April 13, 1962 – – At the Polo Grounds, just 12,447 Mets fans welcome the return of National League baseball to New York. The Pirates defeat the Mets, 4 – 3,...
On April 13, 1967, future Hall of Famer Tom Seaver makes his major league debut for the New York Mets. The 22-year-old right-hander allows six hits in five and a third innings...
Tom Seaver makes his Major League debut for the Mets, beginning a Hall of Fame career with the franchise. From the collection: Tom Seaver fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
The Mets defeat the Atlanta Braves in their home opener at Shea Stadium. From the collection: David Wright fan-cave plaque → Source: Historical record
April 11, 1964 New York Mets at Baltimore Orioles More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
On April 11, 1963, At County Stadium , 26,000 fans witnessed, Warren Spahn of the Milwaukee Braves becoming the all-time winningest left-hander in major league history. Spahn’s 6-1 victory over the New...
On April 11, 1962, the New York Mets play their first game-an 11-4 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals . Gil Hodges and Charlie Neal provide bright spots for the Mets, hitting...
19-year-old phenom Dwight Gooden debuts for the Mets, beginning an incredible rookie season. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
Casey Stengel's New York Mets play their first-ever game, losing 11-4 to the St. Louis Cardinals at the Polo Grounds. More Mets history & fan-cave gifts → Source: Historical record
On April 9, 1987 — Gary Carter drives in his 1,000th career run with an 8th-inning single that scores Lenny Dykstra as the Mets defeat Pittsburgh, 4 – 2. Source Baseball Reference...