New York Mets
Citi Field
New York, United States
The New York Mets were founded after the departure of two National League teams, the Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Giants, in 1962. The Mets were founded by a woman named Joan Whitney Payson, who became the first woman to own a Major League Baseball team as a principal owner, not through inheritance.
In their early days, the team was considered the worst in baseball because the Mets had never had a winning season and were seen as the underdog spirit of New York City. That perception changed when they won their first World Series in 1969 against the Baltimore Orioles, one of baseball's biggest superstars at that time. Later, in 1986, the Mets secured their second World Series championship in a dramatic seven-game series against the Boston Red Sox.
Dubbed the "Miracle Mets," the team has been home to several legendary figures such as Charles Dillon "Casey" Stengel, Gilbert Raymond "Gil" Hodges, Willie Mays, Darryl Strawberry, Dwight Gooden, Keith Hernandez, Jerry Koosman, Tom Seaver, Mike Piazza, and David Wright. In December 2024, the Mets signed superstar outfielder Juan Soto, signaling the team's commitment to building a dynasty.
The Mets play their home games at Citi Field, located in the Flushing Meadows-Corona Park area of Queens. The ballpark features modern amenities while honoring the team's history, including the Jackie Robinson Rotunda at its main entrance. Adding to the vibrant game-day atmosphere is their iconic mascot, Mr. Met, one of the most recognizable mascots in sports. The energy at Citi Field intensifies when the Mets face off against their biggest rivals, especially the New York Yankees in the Subway Series, a crosstown showdown that captures the spirit of New York baseball.