Comments on: My Mets: It’s a Crazy Kind of Love

By: texwx

texwx — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 12:04:34 +0000

In reply to Suzanne Riley. Wow! How beautifully stated the connection and love affair between this game, this team, our family and our heart. Wait’ll next year!!!

By: Suzanne Riley

Suzanne Riley — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 02:04:09 +0000

Memorable Mets Moments Hi Chris.... I am a Mets (and Jets) fan bcuz of my Dad. Like you, I remember the Miracle Mets of ‘69 like it was yesterday. I was also 8 years old, in 3rd grade. We had portable classrooms on the playground and our teacher, Mrs. Shimmel, let us stay after school with her to listen to the games on the radio. Those were the good ole days when games were played in the afternoon! Then there were the afternoon playoff games in ‘86 when I would race home from work and go to my parents house to watch the games with my Dad. When they were playing the WS game 6 in NY, I was in Boston that weekend celebrating my one year wedding anniversary! We were at a restaurant surrounded by Red Sox fans and I had to sit in silence for fear of being thrown out. We were back at the hotel when the infamous Buckner play happened and I just let loose, screaming in joy!! Game 7 was won on my actual anniversary date, 10/27/1986. I cherish them winning on that date more than anything now. Pretty much my whole adult life I’ve been surrounded by fans of the Evil Empire. Sadly, I’ve been to more games in the Bronx than I have Mets games. My Dad passed in ‘92. When the Mets played in the Subway World Series in 2000, I went to the cemetery and placed Mets flags along with orange and blue carnations by my Dad. Being a Mets fan is tough, Chris, and it’s something only other Mets fans can understand. We suffer greatly. The joys and heartaches.

By: Gary Emerson

Gary Emerson — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 16:38:08 +0000

Chris, been a Mets fan since 1968, Tom Seaver was, and always will be my favorite. Lived in New Jersey all my life and would hop on the bus, to the #7 train right after school. In 1977 went to 77 home games, couldn’t get enough of them. My favorite moment was when Seaver recorded his 200th strikeout for 10 consecutive years, I was in the press box. It was against the Phillies, and Carlton and him went the at it, Seaver won, it was a shutout, they both scattered a few hits. My kind of game.

By: Christine O’Neill Dalton

Christine O’Neill Dalton — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 12:50:29 +0000

Wow. So we’ll written. Never realized what an amazing writer you are. With you 100% on all of the Mets data mentioned. (I too , may never get over “the collapse” against the Nats). So glad the Mets could bring you even a hint of joy in your dark moments. Am very jealous that you got to meet Keith Hernandez. I adore him! I even have a Keith and Hadji tee shirt. The closest I came to meeting him was when I got seats in 311(?) and the booth was above us. In between innings I looked up , caught his attention and told him “ I – pointed to my heart- and then pointed to him. He mouthed “ thank you “ back. I don’t remember if they won or lost, but I left that game happy.

By: Joe

Joe — Sat, 28 Sep 2019 01:57:28 +0000

Most memorable Mets moment…1st game back after 9/11. Not talking about the Piazza home run, but the fact that, 1/2 Walt thru the national anthem, you couldn’t hear Marc Anthony on the sound system because 55,000 Americans were singing loudly & proudly. Still gives me goosebumps thinking about it.

By: Robert Tilelli

Robert Tilelli — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 23:58:16 +0000

In reply to Mary. I have been watching our National game since 1940 and have been a Met fan since their inception, attending the 1st ever game at the Polo Grounds. with tix from Gil Hodges personally and I truly believe that baseball is the game of life. At seasons end it's merely bedtime and time to dream. And always we wake to spring and the circle of baseball beginning again.

By: Marian

Marian — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 22:04:33 +0000

You have such a way with words... love every entry... can’t wait for the book. Keep smiling

By: Amy McCann

Amy McCann — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 21:27:34 +0000

I’m not as loyal a Mets fan as you are, Chris. I’m more of a fair weather fan. Back in 1986, I was dating a guy who was a true Mets fan. He took me to a game where the promotion was a Mets calendar. I still have it–the Worlds Series Champions1986 Mets.

Seeing your reaction to the previous day’s score was always something I looked forward to on Today in New York. I really hope they have better luck next year for you and all their fans.

By: Ann Tilelli

Ann Tilelli — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 21:11:09 +0000

Chris I have been a Mets fan from birth, I had no choice my dad, was and still is their biggest fan from day 1. He was a friend of Gil Hodges and can tell you any stat about any game, he only has a TV to watch his Mets as he says. I am figuring out a way to have him reply to your blog, at 87 he is sharp as a tack but clueless to Twitter and blogs. I hope to get a response, he loves to write and he will so love your blog about them. If he responds I will post as Ann’s dad!

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:28:03 +0000

I lived in Flushing, just a bit east of the World Fair Grounds…..woke up every morning to the sound of pile drivers pounding the poles in to the silt, before any of Shea’s foundation could begin….. Went to a few early games….and they won the Series on my birthday in ’69….imagine my celebration!
So glad you share so much on your blog and FB……was with you from the beginning, through all your ups and downs….tuned in early every morning to check out your wardrobe …… Wow, you do choose well!
Will continue to follow!

By: Giancarlo Mazzeo

Giancarlo Mazzeo — Fri, 27 Sep 2019 17:07:20 +0000

Chris, living in Howard Beach, Queens all my life I was a 10 minute ride to Shea stadium,, sorry ( Cittifield) for all who do not remember( .It’s only been about 10 years ) I grew up a die hard Mets fans all my life and dealt with greatness and disappointment. Now I live north outside the city and make the ride in with my son to catch a game and see nonna & nonno of course) nothing like a Sunday game and Sunday dinner with my mom & dad , god bless them , 79 and 82 of age . I miss watching your weather coverage before I start my trek into the city , especially in the winter were I needed you the most. I am a 32 year Nypd Detective and will retire soon and worried about my next life (56). I appreciate you sharing your blog and the Mets of course, it’s a sense of clearing your mind and reminiscing about the past . Keep your head up high , for there is a future out there for you and me in our second leg of life .