Mets Launch Mets50.com, Bringing Back Banner Day

METS ANNOUNCE 50TH ANNIVERSARY PLANS FOR 2012!

Logo/Uniform Patch – As seen above, the Mets 50^th Anniversary logo incorporates the basic elements of the original blue and orange skyline logo, which was introduced 50 years ago today, with gold accents in celebration of the franchise’s golden anniversary.  The logo will be affixed to player jerseys on the left sleeve, replacing the primary logo for the anniversary season, and on the back of blue game caps.

Mets50.com Web Site –  The Mets today launched Mets50.com which will serve as the hub for all Mets 50^th Anniversary news and content.  Fans will be encouraged to visit the site and share photos of their favorite Mets memories to enter the “FANtastic at 50” sweepstakes to win a pair of 2012 Mets Season Tickets.  Other features during the season will include an interactive timeline detailing significant moments through Mets history, “This Date in Mets History,” and archival footage from important Mets moments from the past 50 years.

Mets fans are also encouraged to submit photographs displaying their Mets pride and, in 100 words or fewer, write about their favorite Mets memory. Fans can submit their photos and memories on Mets50.com, with one grand-prize winner receiving a pair of 2012 season tickets at Citi Field. Five runners-up will also receive prizes.

Here is a summary of other great things the Mets have planned:

Uniforms - The Mets this coming season will wear new home pinstripe, white and road grey uniforms reflecting the look of the original uniforms from their inaugural season.  The black dropshadow will be removed from the Mets script logo, letters and numbers.  The pinstripe uniform will be the primary home uniform with the white and black alternate jerseys worn on select dates.  The blue cap will be worn with the home pinstripes and white uniforms, and the road grey uniforms.  The team will also wear a new blue and orange batting practice jersey.

Promotional Schedule - The return of Banner Day headlines a series of promotions recognizing Mets history.  Banner Day, which began in 1963, will feature a Mets 50^th Anniversary theme with fans parading around the warning track with signs expressing their favorite Mets memory.  The Mets will announce the date of Banner Day in the weeks ahead. The Mets will celebrate each decade of Mets history with a series of alumni bobblehead giveaways.  Mets legend and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver will kick off the series in April. The Mets full promotional schedule for the 2012 season will include commemorative items featuring the 50^th Anniversary logo on caps, t-shirts and collectibles. Mets fans will get the chance to choose a commemorative promotional item through an online vote, which will launch during Spring Training.

Mets 50^th Anniversary Ticket Packs - A limited number of Mets 50^th Anniversary Ticket Packs will go on sale Monday, November 28 exclusively online at Mets.com.  The five-game plans start at $50.

Mets Alumni Association Presented by Citi - The Mets Alumni Association Presented by Citi will make multiple appearances throughout the season in concert with the 50^th Anniversary season long celebration.

No. 50 Jersey Giveaway and In-Park Elements - A lucky fan at each home game will receive an authentic No. 50 jersey embroidered with the name “FANTASTIC.”  The Season Ticket Holders from 1962 present for today’s announcement received these jerseys as a thank you for their loyalty. In-park entertainment during Mets games next season will feature highlights from the past 50 years, trivia and other programming on Citi Vision.

Mets Hall of Fame & Museum - New exhibits featuring artifacts focusing on the Mets 50^th Anniversary will be installed in the Mets Hall of Fame & Museum in time for Opening Day, Thursday, April 5, 2012.