For nearly half a century, Shea Stadium has been home to the New York Mets and the team's millions of adoring fans. But now it's time to say goodbye, as Major League Baseball Productions pays tribute to the magical moments and miraculous events that transformed this ballpark into one of the most famous cultural landmarks in sports. Hosted by Matthew Broderick and highlighted by exciting footage of the Mets and their 45 Amazin' seasons at Shea, this video celebrates team milestones, including two World Series Championships and four National League pennants. From sports heroes to world leaders to rock 'n' roll icons, "Shea Goodbye" vividly captures the thrills, drama and excitement that shook a stadium...and the world.
Original Met...Hall of Fame broadaster...Fan-favorite...Legend. Bob Murphy has made his mark with the New York Mets. In this retrospective, Murph recalls some of his most treasured memories at the microphone.
'Local Heroes' combines exhaustive research, rare archival film footage, fascinating still photography and revealing original interviews to bring viewers a fill range of the area's diamond history, from its mythical beginnings with Ballston Spa native Abner Doubleday to Heritage Park in Colonie - and everything in between.
In last place on Aug. 30th, the 1973 Mets won 24 of 33 and took the NL East with just an 82-79 record. The Amazins then upset Cincinnati's "Big Red Machine" in 5 games to win the National League pennant. Ya gotta believe!
The New York Mets began the 1969 season in search of the club's first winning record. What they accomplished will forever be remembered as one of the great miracles of sports history. "Look Who's Number One" chronicles the Miracle Mets' many highlights, including the headed pennant race with the Cubs, the first-ever National League playoff, the World Series upset of Baltimore and the resulting tickertape parade.
