Art Shamsky
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Finally!!!! Congratulations to the
#GilHodgesFamily
. Gil is now rightfully where he should have been a long time ago. I am so proud to have been part of his life!!Welcome to
#Baseball
’s
#HallOfFame
#Mets
#MetsFans
#7Line
#BaseballHistory
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Let’s all say a prayer for and send good wishes to Ed Kranepool. Tomorrow he receives his long awaited kidney transplant. The Krane deserves the best.
#kidneytransplant
#kranepool
#Mets
#Number7
#Teammates
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While
#MetFans
are down today there is one consolation. Know that
#StevenACohen2
is already working on next season & determined to bring a Championship to
#CitiField
. He wants to win more than anyone & I have the utmost confidence in him going forward.
#7Line
#KeepTheFaith
#LGM
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Words can’t describe & so saddened in hearing of the passing of
#BudHarrelson
. A great teammate & friend & a huge part of the “Miracle” in
#1969
. His fight against Alzheimer’s is so inspirational. A true icon in
#NYMets
history. Prayers to his family & loved ones. RIP Buddy!
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52 yrs ago my life changed on today’s date (10/16/69). The
#MiracleMets
captured the world’s attention & still today people talk about that team. The most notable
#MLB
team ever! The
#1969Mets
will live on forever! Met fans be proud!
#NYMets
#MetMania
#7Line
#BaseballHistory
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Words cannot express the sadness I feel with the death of
#TomSeaver
. Not just a teammate but a true friend. History will show he is one of the greatest pitchers ever I am so glad myself & a few teammates spent time with him in 2017 RIP
#41
#TomTerrific
#GreatestMet
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#MetFans
take heart. Right around this time in
#1969
we started our move & there was no stopping us. Take a deep breath & keep the faith. “It’s never over till it’s over.”
#PositiveThinking
#MiracleMets
#7Line
#NYMets
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So I received this huge residual check of 14 cents for a rerun of
#EverybodyLovesRaymond
when I was on the show. Now I’m trying to figure out the best way to spend it. I’m open to suggestions!
#TVResiduals
#SAG
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What a day at
#CitiField
for
#Mets
#OldtimersDay
. Great to see old friends & reminisce. Mets did it right! Thanks to
#SteveCohen
for bringing it back.
#MetFans
are the best!
#7Line
#MetsMania
#JayHorwitz
#MLB
#MetsHistory
#1962
#1969
#1986
#EveryNYMetYear
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I lost my sister yesterday & then I heard the news about
#JerryGrote
, another
#69Met
teammate passing away. I don’t want to answer my phone anymore. How do we get through days like yesterday? We just need to keep telling loved ones & friends how special they are!
#Life
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@byErikSherman
& I visited former teammate
#BudHarrelson
today. It was great to see Buddy. We did what we do best.....we played catch. Terrific day!!
#Metsfans
#1969
#Memories
#7Line
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This turned out to be one of the best days in my baseball career!!
11/8/1967 The Mets trade Bob Johnson to the Reds in exchange for Art Shamsky. Shamsky would go on to become a 1969 World Series champion after hitting .538 in the NLCS against the Braves.
@ArtShamsky
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53 yrs ago today many lives changed. The
#Mets
became WSC & it’s still talked about today. For those who were around & those who just know about it the memories will last forever. Thanks to all who remind me every day of what the team meant to them & NYC
#ChampionsForever
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I visited
#BudHarrelson
along with the
#Mets
#JayHorwitz
today. It was bittersweet but I’m so glad Buddy is still with us. Appreciate everything you have especially your health.
#MetsFans
#7Line
#1969Hero
#Teammates
#MetsMania
#MLB
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Ran into former
#Reds
teammate
#PeteRose
in
#Cooperstown
.
#GilHodges
gets inducted into the
#HOF
tomorrow. Should Rose get in? What do you think?
#MLB
#BaseballFans
#MetsFans
#RedsFans
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In 1983
#GilHodges
got 63.4% of votes to get in baseball’s
#HOF
. 7 people BEHIND him eventually got in. NFox, BWilliams, Schoendienst, Bunning, Cepeda, Mazeroski & Torre. Having followed his career & played for him I simply ask, Where is the justice?
#MLB
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So far
#SteveCohen
is truly “A man of his people!” Already has fans excited about the future. Go Mets!
#MLB
#LGM
#MetsFans
#MetsFaithful
#RememberMetsHistory
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Happy birthday to former teammate & friend
#BudHarrelson
. All of our thoughts & prayers are with as you continue the fight! Please, let’s find a cure for
#Alzheimers
#MetFans
#1969Hero
#NYMets
#MLB
#MetsTwitter
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Special night! First,
#JerryKoosman
gets his number retired & then Koo, myself &
#MikePiazza
spend time reminiscing about the game. Well deserved Jerry! Nice job by the
#Mets
plus Mets win 5-3, the same score in final game of the
#1969
WS.
#MLB
#MetsFans
#7Line
#LGM
#Baseball
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Enjoyed spending time with former teammate
#EdKranepool
at the
#3rdAvenueStreetFair
in
#Brooklyn
today. We both were selling our books & enjoying all the fans who love talking about the
#69Mets
. It’s been 54 years & the legend keeps growing !!
#Miracle
#History
#MLB
#MetFans
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There are many things I don’t like about
#MLB
but 7 inning split doubleheaders might be at the top of the list. What has happened to the game? What’s next?
#BaseballFans
#NYMets
#7Line
#History
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I’m pretty sure you will never see anything like this again!
#MLB
#BaseballStats
#Cardinals
#GreatPitcher
#HOF
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Lots of texts, calls & interviews today re:
#GilHodges
into the
#HOF
So many people reacting in a positive way.
#Cooperstown
is better now with him going in. A long wait but a terrific result.
#MLB
#MetsHistory
#LGM
#BaseballHistory
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A special Friday! The
#TomSeaver
statue is finally unveiled at
#CitiField
and
#HappyEaster
&
#HappyPassover
to all!
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Happy birthday to the grand lady of the 1969 Mets.
#JoanHodges
celebrates her 94th today. Gil in the HOF would be the perfect gift!
#BaseballHOF
#MetsFans
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For those of you who think I’m making a lot money on reruns of
#EverbodyLovesRaymond
check out my latest residual check. In today’s economy I’m not sure what this amount will do for me!
#Sitcoms
#Bulldogs
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Yesterday I went back to my roots. Nothing better than talking
#baseball
with youngsters. This time on
#LongIsland
. I look at them & I know they love the game! They may not make the big leagues but it doesn’t matter.
#LittleLeagues
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Thanks to
#RandyKing
, Vice-Chairman of the Shinnecock Indian Nation &
#TeresaTaylor
for promoting this great sign on Sunrise Highway in
#SouthHampton
on
#LongIsland
. A terrific tribute to the new member of Baseball’s
#HOF
.
#NYMets
#BaseballHero
#7Line
#MetFans
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Sorry to hear of
#HOFamer
#PhilNiekro
’s passing. I faced him many times & he started the 1st game for the
#ATLBraves
in the
#1969
NL playoffs vs the
#Mets
. A great competitor & gentleman. An awful year in many ways! RIP Phil Niekro
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Today’s date 11/8 is very special to me. In 1967 I was traded to the
#Mets
& my life changed. To come to
#NYC
& be part of the
#1969WSC
that is still talked about today is beyond words. Thanks to all of you for reminding me!
#MetsMania
#7Line
#MetsFans
#MLB
#ChampionsForever
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5 years ago today
#EdCharles
passed away. A very important member of the
#69Mets
& the glue that held the clubhouse together. His calming demeanor help us all. His life & road to the big leagues is memorable. I’ll always have special memories of
#TheGlider
.
#MetFans
#Friendship
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#Mets
are making some moves. Not standing still. A good sign. I believe more to come. Let’s hope some of them work out.
#MLB
#MetsFans
#Metsmania
#7Line
#LGM
#MetsTwitter
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Congratulations to
#KeithHernandez
. A great honor & well deserved.
#NYMets
#7Line
#MetsFans
#RetiredNumber
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Visited Eddie Krane in the hospital today. He looked good & told me he’s hoping to go home tomor. I forwarded all of your best wishes to him. He is so grateful to all of you
#Thankful
#LGM
#transplant
#BlessedAndGrateful
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Still recovering from
#Mets
#Oldtimers
one week later. And, I didn’t play in the game!! Was a great time for the players & fans
#MetsUniverse
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#HappyBirthday
today to former
#teammate
& friend
#TomSeaver
. One of the greatest pitchers ever in
#MLB
. He truly is the face of
#Mets
history. So happy to have shared great moments with him.
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Some
#MetFans
are upset
#MarkVientos
didn’t start after hitting a HR the night before. I once hit 3 HRs in a game with Reds & didn’t start the next game. Then hit a PH 4th in a row & didn’t start the next day after that. Mgr told me he was “looking for more power.” S…t happens!
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Tomor is the day that a committee votes on
#TheGoldenDayEra
nominees for
#Baseball
’s
#HOF
.
#GilHodges
is one of 10 eligible. He’s been on the ballot 35 times & has all the right criteria. His ability as a player & contribution to the game are outstanding. It’s about time!!
#MLB
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#MLBPlayoffs
are tough to watch. Strikeouts have become so prominent & a huge factor now makes me wonder about hitter’s priorities. Whatever happened to putting the ball in play & helping your team win? It’s all about HRs & RBIs. There’s no i in the word team!
#GameGone
#MLB
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Yesterday we lost Coach
#JoePignatano
from the
#69Mets
. He was funny & tough at the same time. I have great memories of him & all of the others that are gone from that incredible team. RIP Joe!
#NYM
#Brooklyn
#MetFans
#MLB
#teammates
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Today 3/9/63 Ruth Roberts & Bill Katz introduced their song “Meet The Mets”. Thinking of
#JaneJarvis
playing it at
#SheaStadium
brings back beautiful memories for me. What a wonderful time!!
#MetFans
#NYMetHistory
#Classic
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Been in contact with Eddie Krane’s wife. The operation went really well. Hopefully I’ll speak with him in the next day or so. Thanks again to everyone’s concern & prayers.
#thekrane
#mets
#7linefans
#kidneytransplant
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Saddened to hear of the passing of the great
#BrooksRobinson
. It was an honor to be on the same field with him. He was a great
#MLB
#HOFamer
and wonderful person off the field & terrific spokesman for the game. He will be missed by all of baseball. RIP Brooks
#Orioles
#Hero
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All set for our 2nd day at Met camp in Port St Lucie. Pressure on Cleon Krane & myself to throw out the 1st pitch in today’s spring trading game. We decided to not go further than 15 feet from home plate to guarantee no bouncers. We shall see!!!
#Mets
#7linefans
#LGM
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I hope everyone had a good weekend filled with the good company of friends and family. I don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to baseball season.
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On this date (10/14/69 the
#NYMets
won game 3 of the World Series. I was right there close to
#TommieAgee
when he made the terrific catch in right center. What a great game for him. 2 days later we all know what happened!
#1969
#MetsForever
#MetsFans
#7Line
#MLB
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While inflation is rising I am thankful I just receive this residual check from reruns of Everybody Loves Raymond. Now I have to figure out how to spend it
#SAG
/AFTRA
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Thanks to all of the birthday wishes yesterday. Please know that I truly appreciate each and everyone. Friends and fans will always be special to me!
#BaseballFans
#MLB
#NYMets
#1969
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#JoanHodges
was a very special person. After Gil died she maintained the Hodges legacy with so much dignity for all these years. So happy that she was able to see him finally enshrined in the
#HOF
. Sadly, another piece of
#1969
is gone. RIP Joan
#MetsFamily
#MLB
#NYMets
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Just heard the sad news on the passing of the great
#FrankHoward
. Not only was he a terrific basketball & baseball player but also a wonderful person. He was truly a “Gentle Giant.” RIP Frank!!
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Sharing a moment with Mets owner
#SteveCohen
at his fundraiser for the
#Amazin
’MetsFoundation. No matter what’s going on with the
#Mets
Steve finds time to raise money for a wonderful cause!
#NYMets
#7Line
#Giving
#HelpingOthers
#MetsFans
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Like so many fans of all ages I never get tired of seeing the photo behind me. This one is at the
#Mets
#SpringTraining
park in Port St. Lucie. Some
#Memories
last forever!!
#WSChampions
#1969
#MLB
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50 yrs ago today at
#SheaStadium
I caught a fly ball in right field for the 2nd out in the 6th against the Padres.
#TomSeaver
then k’d the next 10 batters in a row. What a performance!
#MetsHistory
#HOF
#Greatness
#StaySafe
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Today is the Anniversary of game 3 in the
#1969
WS…a defining moment for
#TommieAgee
. A home run & 2 spectacular catches. We won that game 5-0 & 2 days later the
#Mets
were
#WorldChampions
.
#Memories
#NYMets
#MetsHistory
#Legends
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It doesn’t get better than this. Sharing the moment with Bud Harrelson & then the rest of my
@69Met
teammates at today’s
@CitiField
50th Anniv reunion Thanks to the
@NYMets
& all the fans who were there
#memories
#1969
#foreverchamps
#teammates
#AfterTheMiracle
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#NYMet
fans should be excited about today’s announcement A true fan with deep pockets buying the team. One more hurdle to go with the other owners.
#SteveCohen
#MLB
#LGM
#MetFans
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Another couple of days of bad calls. Yesterday it was
#KenHoltzman
. Today
#WhiteyHerzog
&
#CarlErskine
. Kenny & I went to the same high school & Whitey & Carl I’ve known over the years.
#Memories
keep us going. RIP Ken, Whitey & Carl.
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As great a pitcher as
#TomSeaver
was here he is getting ready to take some swings in spring training to get better as a hitter. Anyway to help himself & his team. I believe it all paid off.
#AlltimeGreat
#MetHero
#Remembering
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Happy 93rd birthday to
#WillyMays
. I had the honor of playing against him during his prime & saw first-hand his greatness. I also had the pleasure of wearing
#24
with the
#Mets
before Willy joined the team. He is one of the best to ever play the game!
#MLB
#BaseballHistory
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What a PR mess for the
#NYMets
. The good news is Steve Cohen acted swiftly & they have
#SandyAlderson
there. It’s a bad situation that will be handled.
#MLB
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#HappyNewYear24
to everyone. I really like the
#24
I hope it’s a healthy, safe & successful year for all. And….let’s go
#Mets
.
#MLB
#2024
#goodhealth
#MetsFans
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With my teammate in Port St. Lucie talking about the 50th Anniversary & my new book, After The Miracle coming our in March
#LGM
#Mlb
#Springtraining
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Happy Birthday to the Koo,
#JerryKoosman
. A great friend & terrific pitcher who’s true grit & determination was so important to the
#1969Mets
. Flip a coin between him &
#TomSeaver
if you needed to win a game. Many more Koo!!!
#NYMets
#MLB
#
#69MetHero
#FanFavorite
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So saddened to hear of the passing of former
#69Met
#JimMcAndrew
. Jim was a wonderful teammate & friend & a very important part of that Championship. The aura of that team lives on forever as will the memory of everyone who was part of it. RIP Jim.
#MLB
#NYMets
#Teammates
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Great to spend time with
#LarryBerra
&
#GilHodgesJr
. Both of their dads were idols of mine growing up. Gil’s dad of course led the Mets to the #‘69Championship. Many people forget Yogi was a coach on that team. Great memories!
#NYMets
#MLB
#FamousHeroes
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A perfect prelude to
#Mets
Oldtimers day. Today’s dedication of The Tommie L. Agee Learning Center in Queens. Part of the
#NYC
Public School system. Dignataries, former teammates, Mets front office & his family were there to honor Tommie. A very special day.
#BaseballHistory
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Great day today for many including Krane, Cleon & myself here in NYC for the Commissioning of The
#USSCooperstown
.The ship honors 70 members of
#Baseball
’s
#HOF
who served in the military & includes our
#69Met
manager
#GilHodges
A wonderful tribute to special
#Veterans
#MLB
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Wow! So many positive responses to my
#GilHodges
tweet re: the
#HOF
. Not sure what we can do but keep pushing. Ability, respect & history have to matter!!
#BaseballHOFEraCommittee
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Thinking about
#TommieAgee
on his birthday 8/9. A terrific player & friend & one of the heroes on the
#69Mets
. His performance in game 3 in the WS that year was truly magnificent & still talked about today. Tommie you are never forgotten!
#MetFans
#7Line
#Baseball
#NYMetsLegend
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Ran into some youngsters at
#CitiField
after The
#Koosman
celebration & showed them my WS ring. Kids & baseball….always special!
#YoungFans
#Baseball
#MLB
#PromoteThe
Game
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Sad to hear original
#Met
#FrankThomas
has passed away. Hit 34 HRs in
#1962
& had a long solid career. He was at last year’s Met
#OldTimers
game & a big part of the team’s history. Always had great stories & I enjoyed my time around him. RIP Frank.
#MLB
#MetsFans
#BaseballHistory
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#HappyNewYear
to all. Let’s pray
#2022
is better than this past awful year. And, let’s hope for a baseball season with
#MetFans
&
#YankeeFans
happy with their teams. But, more importantly I wish good health to everyone. StayWell &
#StaySafe
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I hope everyone had a great Holiday and a Merry Christmas with friends and loved ones. I want everyone to have a safe and healthy week as we enter into the New Year. Let’s Go Mets!
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Honored to be a “Presenter” along with
#EdKranepool
to
#HowieRose
, here with his wife Barbara, at his induction into the
#NYMets
HOF. Along with other inductees
#AlLeiter
,
#HowardJohnson
&
#GaryCohen
it made for a special day at
#CitiField
. Howie like many of us cherishes 1969!!
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I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of the great
#HankAaron
. One of the best ever & a true gentleman I idolized him as a kid & treasure the times I played against him. One of my true heroes RIP
#HammerinHank
#MLB
#Braves
#BaseballGreat
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@SteveGelbs
@StevenACohen2
Congrats on terrific interview on
#SNY
. Just not sure the Buckner ball “may be the most imp piece of Mets history.” The ball caught to end the WS in ‘69 is the biggest part of Met history. One of the most iconic teams in
#MLB
history & will still be talked about 100 yrs from now
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I tweeted the below in October.
#MetFans
what do you think of what I said back then & how do you feel now?
#LGM
While
#MetFans
are down today there is one consolation. Know that
#StevenACohen2
is already working on next season & determined to bring a Championship to
#CitiField
. He wants to win more than anyone & I have the utmost confidence in him going forward.
#7Line
#KeepTheFaith
#LGM
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So sorry to hear of the passing of
#JohnStearns
. I spoke to him at
#Oldtimers
wkend & shared a few special moments. He was a tough hard nose respected player. I knew he wasn’t well but still a shock. Every day is a blessing. RIP John.
#Mets
#MetsFans
#BaseballLoss
#MLB
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#HappyNewYear
to everyone. Let’s hope that
#2021
is a lot better than this awful
#2020
. All of us have lost friends & people who were important in our lives. But we go on. My New Years wish is simply...Stay well & safe everyone!!!
#NewYearsHope
#Faith
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Sad to hear of the passing of
#Meatloaf
I got to know him over the years. Loved his music & his passion. He talked sports with me & I talked music with him
#RIPMeatLoaf
#batoutofhell
#RockAndRoll
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On this day (July 9th) in
#1969
#TomSeaver
pitch his famous “almost”
#PerfectGame
against the
#Cubs
Do some of you remember or were told or read about it? It was one of the many great moments of Metism that year!!!
#NYMets
#MLB
#MetFans
#Greatness
#WSC
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Today is Donn Clendenon’s birthday. Let’s all not forget how important he was to the ‘69 Mets. He was the WS MVP that year & a great teammate. His clubhouse banter kept everyone on their toes “Clink” will always be remembered
#WSMVP
#teammate
#ForeverFriends
#69Mets
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#VinScully
was simply the best at what he did. I’m honored that at various times in the 60’s & 70’s when I was playing he mentioned my name. RIP Vin.
#DodgerGreat
#MLB
#BroadcastingLegend
#Brooklyn
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All three of us barely made it but we did. Don’t look at the distance. Just the fact that we got it there
#firstpitch
#mets
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