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New York Mets in 1st place debut...
New York Mets in 1st place debut...
Item # 571479
September 11, 1969
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, September 11, 1969
* New York Mets in 1st place (1st time)
* Major league baseball - MLB
This 64 page newspaper has a three column headline on page 46: "Mets on Top As Cubs Lose" with subhead and box scores. (see)
Research shows this win against the Expos moved the New York Mets into first place for the first time in their history. The 'Amazing Mets' would go on and win the 1969 World Series that year.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikipedia notes: The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in the borough of Queens in New York City. The Mets are a member of the East Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Mets are also often referred to as the "Amazins" by fan and media alike.
One of baseball's first expansion teams in 1962, the Mets were a byword for ineptitude until they surprisingly won the 1969 World Series. They have played in a total of four World Series, the most of any MLB expansion team, including a second dramatic win in 1986.
Category: The 20th Century
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