My mom, aunt, and uncles were most responsible for making me aware of the Mets’ 1973 playoff run. However, the memories are vague.
Unfortunately, this is back in the days when Snuffaluffagus would only reveal himself to Big Bird. That in turn had the rest of Sesame Street accusing Big Bird of making up an imaginary friend. Needless to say, I had my priorities.
My addiction to Mets baseball started the year after. And for a few years, I had the privilege of watching Tug McGraw, Rusty Staub, Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, Jon Matlack, Jon Milner, Jerry Grote, Bud Harrelson, Felix Millan, and Dave Kingman play at Shea Stadium.