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New York Mets

Get ready to cheer for the New York Mets, a baseball team with a colorful past and a stadium in the heart of Queens!

Images

New York Mets Citi Field, Flushing, New York CLS_5318.JPG

New York Mets Citi Field, Flushing, New York CLS_5318.JPG

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Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets - April 25, 2013
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets - April 25, 2013
Vintage New York Mets Team Radio, Single Frequency Pendant-Style Radio
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets - April 25, 2013
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets - April 25, 2013
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets - April 25, 2013
Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Mets - Sep 3, 1978 (cropped)
New York Mets Citi Field, Flushing, New York CLS_5315.JPG
Home Run Apple, New York Mets Citi Field, Flushing, New York CLS_5319.JPG
New York Mets military pregame ceremony, April 5. (overhead)
New York Mets military pregame ceremony, April 5. (on field)

Key Facts

Location
Queens, New York City, New York.
Founded
1962.
Home Stadium
Citi Field.
Team Colors
Blue and orange.
Famous Win
The 1969 World Series.

Where the Mets Play Ball!

Imagine a big, bustling city called New York! The Mets baseball team lives in a part of this city called Queens. It's a place with lots of people and fun things to see. Their special baseball field, called Citi Field, is right here in Queens. It's a super cool place where thousands of fans come to watch the Mets play their favorite game!

A Team Born from Two Old Teams!

The Mets weren't always here. A long, long time ago, there were two other baseball teams in New York: the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Giants. When they left, people missed baseball! So, in 1962, the Mets were created to bring baseball back. Their colors, blue and orange, are a mix of the old teams' colors. It's like they're carrying on a baseball legacy!

The Amazing 'Miracle Mets'!

When the Mets first started, they didn't win many games. It was tough! But then, in 1969, something amazing happened. They became the 'Miracle Mets' and won the World Series! It was a huge surprise, like a tiny ant beating a giant elephant. This win showed everyone that even if you start small, you can achieve big dreams!

Cheering for the Mets Today!

Today, the Mets are still a very popular team. They play in their awesome stadium, Citi Field, and have many fans who wear their blue and orange jerseys. A very rich person named Steve Cohen now owns the team. He bought it for a lot of money, showing how important the Mets are to New York City!

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