Vintage World Series Films: New York Mets
Vintage World Series Films: New York Mets

Vintage World Series Films: New York Mets

September 26, 2006 | 40 min

The World Series champion Mets of 1969 and 1986 were embraced by fans for their pitching, personalities, and perseverance. In 1969, the world was mesmerized by man's first steps on the moon. The world of baseball was equally transfixed by the Mets. New York relied on pitching from Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman, and the hitting of Tommie Agee and Cleon Jones to register the Club's first 100-win season. It took the 1986 Mets two games to recover from a grueling NLCS, and then the fiery Lenny Dykstra led the charge. With two road victories pushing the Fall Classic back to Shea Stadium, the stage was set for Game Six--and arguably the most remarkable comeback in baseball history...

Genres

Documentary History

Cast

Naomi Scott

Tom Seaver

Naomi Scott

Tug McGraw

Naomi Scott

Darryl Strawberry

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