The New York Mets paid ultimate tribute to a franchise great on Saturday as the organization continues to honor its past the right way, while also offering up some much-needed hope for the future...
I’m a born and bred Reds fan, always have been, always will be. However, back in 1969, at about mid season, I kind of became a Mets fan and I stayed that way throughout the victorious WS win. After all, they had TOM SEAVER. (And later, as if in a dream come true, Seaver would be a Red for 7 seasons.)
Years later, I took my son to a Reds/Mets game at Riverfront in Cincinnati. We got to watch Daryl Strawberry take batting practice and hit balls out of every part of the ball park. Just before the game, we walked down by the Mets dug out and there, right in front of us was Me. Strawberry. I’d heard all the stories about his behavior and his problems but, he turned, looked at my son and spoke. He truly was a true gentleman that evening, a very nice man. My son and his dad were thrilled. I’ve never forgotten that and, to this day, he remains my favorite Met…just after Tom Seaver. Congratulations to him on his number being retired. He is truly deserving.
Hi Eric! Firstly, thank you so for much for reading and for being a part of the TSSB family! This is a really cool note to read and I'm glad you got to enjoy Tom Seaver. He's high on the top of my list of athletes I'd travel back in time to watch live. That's also a really cool story about your son and Darryl. I've heard plenty of stories this weekend about just how special Strawberry was with the bat, and that's really cool he interacted with your son and turned you into fans. Having his jersey retired was long, long overdue. Also, I will have some Reds content for you very soon, I promise!
I’m a born and bred Reds fan, always have been, always will be. However, back in 1969, at about mid season, I kind of became a Mets fan and I stayed that way throughout the victorious WS win. After all, they had TOM SEAVER. (And later, as if in a dream come true, Seaver would be a Red for 7 seasons.)
Years later, I took my son to a Reds/Mets game at Riverfront in Cincinnati. We got to watch Daryl Strawberry take batting practice and hit balls out of every part of the ball park. Just before the game, we walked down by the Mets dug out and there, right in front of us was Me. Strawberry. I’d heard all the stories about his behavior and his problems but, he turned, looked at my son and spoke. He truly was a true gentleman that evening, a very nice man. My son and his dad were thrilled. I’ve never forgotten that and, to this day, he remains my favorite Met…just after Tom Seaver. Congratulations to him on his number being retired. He is truly deserving.
Hi Eric! Firstly, thank you so for much for reading and for being a part of the TSSB family! This is a really cool note to read and I'm glad you got to enjoy Tom Seaver. He's high on the top of my list of athletes I'd travel back in time to watch live. That's also a really cool story about your son and Darryl. I've heard plenty of stories this weekend about just how special Strawberry was with the bat, and that's really cool he interacted with your son and turned you into fans. Having his jersey retired was long, long overdue. Also, I will have some Reds content for you very soon, I promise!