New York Mets: Yesterday & Today

New York Mets: Yesterday and Today gives an inside look at how the New York Mets franchise came to be, the stars that helped build its championship teams, and the tradition that has stood strong to this day. The book is not only the perfect tribute to the Mets players who have generated countless magical moments, but also to the fans whose loyalty made it all possible.
From the creation of the New York Mets in 1962 through their 2009 season, this book captures the history of the beloved team, with photos that bring to life nearly a half-century of colorful moments. Follow the team s roller-coaster ride: the miraculous 1969 championship season, the 1973 trip to the World Series, the lost decade of the mid-1970s and early 1980s, the World Series-winning 1986 season, the 2000 Subway Series against the New York Yankees, and more.
Featured throughout New York Mets: Yesterday and Today are profiles of the team s greatest players, such as Ed Kranepool, Tom Seaver, Nolan Ryan, Donn Clendenon, Tug McGraw, Davey Johnson, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez, Gary Carter, John Franco, and Mike Piazza. Lavish pictorial spreads of memorabilia, artifacts, headlines, and more help to tell the story of the Mets.
Fans of the New York Mets and baseball in general will treasure this complete history of one of the game s most colorful franchises. Features of this hardcover book include:
A chronological history of the New York Mets, from the team s inception through the 2009 season
Riveting color photographs of players, game action, memorabilia, and more
A Leaders and Legends section with statistics like World Series, pennant, and division wins; Hall of Fame members; retired uniform numbers; and batting and pitching leaders
An introduction by former Mets player and fan favorite John Franco.