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New York Mets: The Complete Illustrated History – We Have A Winner!
Congratulations to Dave Jennings of Watertown, CT who won himself a FREE edition of this wonderful new book spanning the 50 year history of the New York Mets!
Dave was one of 67 entires that answered correctly from the over 200 responses we received. I’m going to have to make these contests harder in the future! ;-)

SHE‘S METSMERIZED!
Here is a picture of Kristina who posted a picture of her FREE Jose Reyes signed baseball on Twitter a few days ago.
Tomorrow will be a very special treat as we raffle off 10 MORE FREE METS BOOKS!!! That’s right, TEN!
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WIN A FREE METS BOOK!
New York Mets: The Complete Illustrated History
This is a wonderful new hard-covered book that pays tribute to the New York Mets in a brilliant and Amazin’ way by celebrated Mets author and historian, Matthew Silverman.
The book covers the team from its formative years and never misses a beat as it brings to life the miracle of 1969 and the glory of 1986. No stone is left unturned as Silverman goes into the Players, Managers, Owners, Broadcasters and even a nostalgic look at much of the Memorabilia over our rich history.
Complemented by more than 300 photographs of players, game scenes, stadiums, fans, bobblehead dolls, programs, scorecards, and other assorted memorabilia, as well as an appendix of the New York Mets all-time records, New York Mets: The Complete Illustrated History, is the book every Mets fan will want to own.
The book is a true treasure and I encourage all of you to get a copy for yourself and relive all of the memorable moments of the first five decades of the Orange and Blue.
WIN A FREE COPY OF THE
New York Mets: The Complete Illustrated History
Just answer these five questions and you can win a FREE copy of this must-have book!
1. Who was the first Met player voted to start in an ALL Star Game?
2. Who was the last Mets pitcher to win both games of a double header?
3. Who had the game winning hit on Opening Day in 1983, but never played in another MLB game after that?
4. Which team did the Mets beat in 1962 for their first ever win and who was the winning pitcher?
5. Who was the only Mets player to hit a home run into the upper deck of Shea Stadium?
Email your answers to us at:
♦ Only one entry per email address is allowed, and be sure to include “Free Mets Book” in the subject line!
♦ Your emails must be received by 11:00 PM EST on Thursday night!
♦ Winning entry will be randomly selected and announced on Friday.
We want to thank Matt Silverman and Quayside Publishing for allowing us to participate in this wonderful promotion. By the way, we will have a dozen more FREE book giveaways all month long.
If you’d rather buy your own copy now and help our site out as well, you can get one for under twenty bucks right here!
About the Author: Joe DeCaro
I'm a lifelong Mets fan who loves writing and talking about the Amazins' 24/7. From the Miracle in 1969 to the magic of 1986, and even the near misses in '73 and '00, I've experienced it all - the highs and the lows. I started Mets Merized Online in 2005 to feed my addiction. Follow me on Twitter @metsmerized.
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| Marlins | 22 | 48 | .314 | 19.0 |
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Here were the correct answers to this contest:
1. Who was the first Met player voted to start in an ALL Star Game?
Ron Hunt was voted to start by his fellow players, coaches and managers in 1964. It happened to be the only All Star Game hosted by the Mets. Fan voting wouldn’t begin again until 1969.
2. Who was the last Mets pitcher to win both games of a double header?
Jesse Orosco performed the feat on July 31, 1983, winning both games of the double header.
3. Who had the game winning hit on Opening Day in 1983, but never played in another MLB game after that?
That would be Mike Howard and it also happened in 1983.
4. Which team did the Mets beat in 1962 for their first ever win and who was the winning pitcher?
The winning pitcher was Jay Hook who pitched a complete game 5-hitter against the Pirates in a 9-1 win for the Mets.
5. Who was the only Mets player to hit a home run into the upper deck of Shea Stadium?
Tommie Agee was the only Met to do it and it happened in 1969.
We will have more contests all month long as we celebrate Fan Appreciation Month on Mets Merized Online!
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