Overview
The New York Mets franchise began in 1962 and the team finished in last place nearly every year. When the 1969 season began, fans werenāt expecting much from āthe Lovable Losers.ā But as the season progressed, the Mets inched closer to first place and then eventually clinched the National League pennant. They were underdogs against the formidable Baltimore Orioles, but beat them in five games to become world champions. No one had predicted it. In fact, fans could hardly believe it happened. Suddenly they were āthe Miracle Mets.ā
Playing right field for the ā69 Mets was Art Shamsky, who had stayed in touch with his former teammates over the years. He hoped to get together with star pitcher Tom Seaver (who would win the Cy Young award as the best pitcher in the league in 1969 and go on to become the first Met elected to the Hall of Fame), but Seaver was ailing and could not travel. So, Shamsky organized a visit to āTom Terrificā in California, accompanied by the #2 pitcher, Jerry Koosman, outfielder Ron Swoboda, and shortstop Bud Harrelson. Together they recalled the highlights of that amazing season as they reminisced about what changed the Metsā fortunes in 1969.
In this āenjoyable tale of a storybook seasonā (Kirkus Reviews), and with the help of sportswriter Erik Sherman, Shamsky has written the ārevealingā (New York Newsday) After the Miracle for the 1969 Mets. āThis heartfelt, nostalgic memoir will delight baseball fans of all ages and allegiancesā (Publishers Weekly). Itās a book that every Mets fan must own.
This book title, After the Miracle (The Lasting Brotherhood of the '69 Mets) - 9781501176531, ISBN: 9781501176531, by Art Shamsky, Erik Sherman, published by Simon & Schuster (March 17, 2020) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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