Synopses & Reviews
Published in conjunction with the franchises 50th anniversary, Total Mets is the definitive historical and statistical compendium for the famed New York ball club. Spanning the teams entire history—from their inception in 1962, through the World Series championships of 1969 and 1986, and right up to the most current star-studded squads—this volume is loaded with fantastic features that include season recaps of every Mets season, statistics and highlights for every game in franchise history, team and individual records in every major statistical category, and biographies for every Mets player. An entertaining guide to one of baseballs most popular organizations, this resource also includes entertaining anecdotes, memorable quotes, and insider insights garnered from interviews with more than 200 current and former players.
Synopsis
Published in conjunction with the franchise s 50th anniversary, Total Mets is the definitive historical and statistical compendium for the famed New York ball club. Spanning the team s entire history from their inception in 1962, through the World Series championships of 1969 and 1986, and right up to the mostcurrent star-studded squads this volume is loaded with fantastic features that include season recaps of every Mets season, statistics and highlights for every game in franchise history, team and individual records in every major statistical category, and biographies for every Mets player. An entertaining guide to one of baseball s most popular organizations, this resource also includes entertaining anecdotes, memorable quotes, and insider insights garnered from interviews with more than 200 current and former players."
About the Author
David Ferry has been a sports reporter for Associated Press Broadcasting since 1992. He lives in Fairfax, Virginia. Ed Kranepool played for the New York Mets from 1962 to 1979 and a member of the 1969 "Miracle Mets" championship team. He lives in Jericho, New York.