The New York Mets organization first came into being in 1962, where they played at the legendary Polo Grounds. The start of the 1964 season brought the dawn of a new era to baseball. The flashy and progressive new ballparks sprung up across the landscape of the MLB.
The Astrodome and Shea Stadium long remained as the beacons of this class of new stadiums. The innovation of these parks was emblazoning symbol of the flashy style of the 1960s. The Astros, originally the Colt .45s, and the Mets were both born in 1962.
The Metropolitans were famous for their early struggles but found success in 1969 and it continued in 1973.