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Saturday, August 22 Caesars Club - Citi Field
The 1969 season was filled with a number of unforgettable moments - Seaver's "Imperfect Game", the black cat and shoe polish incidents, Agee's remarkable catches - that ultimately led the Mets to their first World Series title in franchise history. On the afternoon of August 22nd, 2009, 300 Mets fans had the chance to relive these moments with the players who made them happen in the Caesars Club at Citi Field.
The Mets Foundation's "An Afternoon with the 1969 Mets" welcomed back over 20 players and coaches from the Miracle Mets, headlined by two Hall of Famers and baseball icons - Tom Seaver and Nolan Ryan. Other players and coaches in attendance included Ed Charles, Duffy Dyer, Wayne Garrett, Rod Gaspar, Gary Gentry, Jerry Grote, Bud Harrelson, Al Jackson, Cleon Jones, Jerry Koosman, Ed Kranepool, Jim McAndrew, Bobby Pfeil, Ron Swoboda, Ron Taylor, Al Weis, Joe Pignatano, and Eddie Yost.
Proceeds from the afternoon went to the Mets Foundation, which funds and promotes a variety of charitable causes, and continues its mission to invest in the future of our community and provide assistance to myriad organizations that benefit children and support other worthy causes.
The Mets Foundation's "Afternoon with the 1969 Mets" was a hit for the guests and players alike. The Miracle Mets were able to catch up with their former teammates and fans, all while raising money for a good cause.
> TEAMMATES IN THE COMMUNITY
2009 Teammates in the Community Fundraiser
The Mets Foundation partners with the individual causes and foundations of Mets players. The Foundation's third annual Teammates in the Community charity fundraiser attracted 400 guests to Richards in Greenwich, CT and raised more than $400,000, which was distributed by the Mets Foundation to a variety of worthy causes selected by Mets ownership and players who participated in the event's live auction.
2008 Teammates in the Community Fundraiser
The second annual Mets Foundation Teammates in the Community fundraiser was held on June 9 at Richards in Greenwich, CT. Guests had the opportunity to meet and mingle with Mets players and special surprise guests and to bid on once-in-a-lifetime baseball experiences with the team's stars, including a pitching lesson, hitting lesson, bullpen session, race around the bases, catch on the field, exclusive tour of Citi Field, and a night in a suite. More than $575,000 was raised, which was distributed by the Mets Foundation. Click here to read the full story »
Photo credit: M. Levine, NY Mets
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