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Mets of Yesteryear Suddenly Feel They’re ‘Part of Something’

NY Times | August 28, 2022

Related Topics: New York Mets, Willie Mays, Dwight Gooden, Ron Swoboda, Jay Hook, Ray Knight, Darryl Strawberry, Mike Piazza, Colorado Rockies

The return of Old-Timers’ Day and the retirement of No. 24 for Willie Mays were two more instances of Steven Cohen leaning in on his team’s history.

At Old-Timers’ Day, the Mets revealed that they were retiring No. 24 for Willie Mays. Mays’s son Michael, far left, said it was a “long time coming.” From second to left, Felix Milan, Jon Matlack, Ed Kranepool and Cleon Jones,Credit...Adam Hunger/Associated Press

When Jay Hook threw out a ceremonial first pitch to Mike Piazza on Saturday night, it showed off the Mets’ newfound ability to celebrate the entirety of the franchise’s 60-year history in one big event.

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