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Exploring the history of the New York Mets, Brett Topel presents a unique collection of firsts in the team's legacy through an engaging question-and-answer format. This book goes beyond trivia, offering in-depth insights into various milestones that will intrigue even the most dedicated Mets fans. Each entry reveals surprising facts about the team's journey, making it a compelling read for anyone interested in baseball history and the Mets' significant achievements.

For Mets fans, here are the stories they want to read and reread, now updated through the 2020 season: the Mets' first win in 1962, Tom Seaver's near-perfect game in 1969, the 1986 World Series, the trade for Mike Piazza, Al Leiter's two-hitter in the 1999 one-game playoff, Jacob deGrom’s 2015 All-Star Game appearance, and much more. In 1969, the New York Mets took on a nickname that was certainly fitting for that season—the "Miracle Mets." Even beyond 1969, there have been numerous moments in the history of the Mets that have proven miraculous, from the pitcher's mound to the batter's box and from the regular season to the playoffs. In this updated version of Miracle Moments in New York Mets History, which includes new chapters on Jacob deGrom's Cy Young award-winning season and the arrival of slugger Pete Alonso, Brett Topel lets these moments shine. In doing so, Topel highlights the key players and coaches and reveals the high level of excitement that comes with being a Mets fan. Complete with full-color photos, this book makes the perfect gift for young and old fans alike of the New York Mets!

Covering the team by decade, author Brett Topel shares the best players from the team's almost sixty-year history. From Jerry Koosman and Ed Kranepool, Dwight Gooden and Darryl Strawberry, to Edgardo Alfonzo and Jose Reyes (and beyond!), each decade is covered, reliving the highs and lows of the Metropolitans. So whether you remember the Miracle Mets, the Amazin' run of 1986, or the almost of the 2000s, Mount Rushmore of the New York Mets breaks down the fan favorites who earned their prominence in the Polo Grounds, Shea Stadium, and Citi Field. --page [4] of cover