Tag: Earl Weaver

Remembering Former Mets Manager Davey Johnson

Former Mets manager, Davey Johnson, passed away on September 6 at the age of 82. Johnson is best known for leading the 1986 Mets to the second World Series title in franchise history. He holds the distinction of being in uniform at Shea Stadium when the Mets won both of their championships, as he was a member of the Baltimore Orioles in 1969 when the Mets took them down in five games....

Mets Video Vault: 1969 World Series Game 4

If the Mets hadn’t converted all their disbelievers by now– those who were still convinced the Orioles superiority would overcome New York’s combination of pitching, timely hitting, and spectacular plays in the field — would be given even more of a reason to believe in miracles after game 4. Of no miracle was the performance by Tom Seaver on this afternoon. Following a...