New York Mets
Championships: 2
Team Collectibility Rating: 7.5
Overview
Typically painted as the jealous younger brother of the New York Yankees, the New York Mets may not be the most popular team in their own town, but they still have a strong legion of fans and collectors.
The New York Mets entered the league in 1962 as part of baseball's expansion era. A large portionĀ of the league's decision was based upon the departure of the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants for the West Coast. What a lot of people are not aware is that the team's colors of blue and orange are actually taken from the Dodgers and Giants, respectively. The team moniker is short for "Metropolitans," but nobody ever refers to them as such.
The Mets won their first World Series championshipĀ in 1969, earning the title of Ā "Miracle Mets" for theĀ dramatic comeback in the standings to steal the NL pennant from the Chicago Cubs. Led by young pitching aces Tom Seaver and Jerry Koosman, the Mets would go on to win the World Series against the heavily favored Baltimore Orioles.
Several years would pass before the Mets would bring home their only otherĀ World Series title, to date. In 1986, the Mets faced off against the Boston Red Sox. They ultimately defeated the Sox in seven games, but not before a dramatic Game Six that saw the Mets come within one out of losing the series in a 16-inning classic. Many fans considered the 1986 team to beĀ a reincarnation of the original "Miracle Mets" team.
Numerous Hall of Fame players and fan favorites have come and gone on the Mets' teams. From the early years of Tom Seaver to the recent days of David Wright, the Mets have always played with a chip on their shoulder. They seemĀ to be consistently over-shadowed by the Bronx Bombers. The two clubs have their own heated rivalry that flares up every summer during interleague play.
Collectors have plenty of options when it comes to merchandise and collectibles for the New York Mets. UsingĀ the tabs above, check out the top Mets'Ā players to collect,Ā top merchandise and jersey options, autograph guide, game tickets and the most watched New York Mets cards and memorabiliaĀ on eBay.
TTM Autographs
Another option for collectors looking to get autographs is TTM or "Through the Mail."Ā A complete guide to the process can be seen here:Ā How toĀ Get (Almost) Free Autographs Through the Mail.
Although the results are never guaranteed, Mets' fans looking to take advantage of this can try their luck with current players and coaches using the following address:
"Insert Specific Player/Coach/Executive"
c/o New York Mets
123-01 Roosevelt Ave
New York, NY 11368
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Fan Gear
New York Mets Jerseys & GearĀ Guide
Looking for something to support your team? There are tons of options for New York Mets' fans across all budgets. Normal retail price ranges are noted when available. View a complete breakdown of the jersey options using ourĀ detailed MLBĀ jersey guide.
New York Mets Jersey Guide
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New York MetsĀ T-Shirts & Hats
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Cards
New York MetsĀ Baseball Card Guide
The New York MetsĀ present a strong numberĀ of card options for collectors. View cards for the top formerĀ and current members of the New York Mets below.
Top Former Players & Coaches
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Other All-Time GreatĀ New York Mets
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Jerry Grote, Tug McGraw, Ron Darling, John Franco, Bobby Bonilla, Jesse Orosco, Howard Johnson, Mike Piazza, Davey Johnson, Sid Fernandez, David Cone, Al Leiter, Pedro Martinez, Tom Glavine, R.A. Dickey, Carlos Beltran
Top Current Players &Ā Prospects
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Autographs
New York Mets Autograph Guide
When shopping for autographed items, it is highly recommended to only purchased signed pieces that have been authenticatedĀ by a reputable company. Top options include PSA, JSA, Mounted Memories, UDA, Panini Authentic and Tristar.
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Signed New York MetsĀ Photographs
Signed New York MetsĀ Jerseys
Signed New York MetsĀ Balls
Signed New York MetsĀ Bats
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Tickets
New York MetsĀ Game Tickets
If you are looking for tickets to see the New York MetsĀ play, it might be an overwhelming experience. Luckily for fans, MLBĀ teams play a ton of games, all over the country. After selecting a specific game, the first thing to decide is how much you want to spend and where you want to sit in the stadium.
From there, it can get messy given all the choices for purchasing tickets. With that in mind, we have complied the best options for buying tickets. Simply follow the links below to each ticket source forĀ available New York MetsĀ tickets.Ā Be aware that the MLBĀ regular season basicallyĀ runs from AprilĀ to the end of September. TheĀ playoffs continueĀ until late October.
Hot List
New York MetsĀ Hot List
Check out the most watched New York MetsĀ cards, gear and memorabiliaĀ on eBay. The guide is constantly updated with real-time information, so bookmark this page for future reference.
More Info
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