When he was in high school, Darren Meenan learned how to print t-shirts in art class. As it turns out, it was a skill that would ultimately change his life.
Ten years later, he ran a small business out of his parents’ basement, where he printed shirts for local bands, pizza restaurants, fundraisers and bars.
After the 2009 season, Meenan, a die-hard Mets fan, created a couple of shirts about his favorite team.
“The first one said “I Survived…” and was in reference to another losing season,” Meenan said. “Other fans at Citi Field asked about them when I was wearing them, and the rest is history.