Download or read book The Ultimate New York Mets Time Machine Book written by Martin Gitlin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2021-04-01 with total page 219 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From their ignominious 40-120 debut in 1962, to the "Miracle Mets" of the shocking 1969 season, to the teams of Darryl Strawberry, David Wright, and Jacob deGrom, the New York Mets have in nearly sixty years become the city's other beloved baseball franchise, with its fan base stretching well beyond the New York suburbs. The Mets' rich history is told in over two dozen engaging chapters celebrating the highlights, as well as the low lights, of baseball's most lovable team--win or lose.