In 1964, Dan Reilly landed the dream job of every New York Mets
fan. Pulled from his humble position in Shea Stadium's ticket
office to become the Mets' mascot-and Major League Baseball's first
official mascot-Reilly donned the baseball-shaped, papier-mache
head of Mr. Met and began a career rubbing elbows with some of the
game's most illustrious players. "The Original Mr. Met Remembers"
is packed with never-before-told anecdotes, detailed team history,
and intimate glimpses of players on and off the field. With a cast
of characters that include the inimitable Casey Stengel, the
bumbling Marv Throneberry, and Hall of Famer Richie Ashburn, Reilly
delivers a rollicking ride from the Mets' celebrated first season
in 1962 to their unexpected and thrilling 1969 World Series
victory.
A must-read for baseball fans and sports historians alike, "The
Original Mr. Met Remembers" recalls America's favorite pastime in
all its glory, and is a devoted fan's personal tribute to one of
New York's most celebrated teams.
General
| Imprint: |
Iuniverse, Inc.
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Release date: |
November 2007 |
| First published: |
November 2007 |
| Authors: |
Dan Reilly
|
| Dimensions: |
216 x 140 x 11mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover - Sewn / Cloth over boards / With dust jacket
|
| Pages: |
140 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-0-595-70082-0 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Language & Literature >
Biography & autobiography >
Sport
Books >
Biography >
Sport
|
| LSN: |
0-595-70082-9 |
| Barcode: |
9780595700820 |
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