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Shea Goodbye, Part 3
With the Mets greats introduced and on the field, it was time for one last trot to home plate. After that, the Mets lone Hall of Famer Tom Seaver threw one final pitch to future Mets Hall of Famer Mike Piazza. A couple of fireworks later and all that was left was to demolish the old park.
Shea Goodbye, Part 2
As disappointing as it was to see the Mets season end one game short of a chance to make the playoffs, we still had to do right by Shea and give her the send-off she deserved. After 45 seasons housing some great teams and many more shitty ones, it was time for this stadium to go.
Shea Goodbye, Part 1
The final regular season game at Shea Stadium was played on September 28, 2008. The New York Mets came into that game with the chance to extend Shea’s run for at least another game in the postseason if they could beat the Florida Marlins. On a cool, dreary, rainy day, there was hope as fans walked into the stadium. Hours later, the Mets would lose while the Milwaukee Brewers would win, eliminating the Metropolitans from postseason play.
Mets Opening Day 2008, Part 5
With the starting lineups out of the way, only a few on-field ceremonies remain.
Mets Opening Day 2008, Part 4
With the Phillies lineup announced, the Mets finish their stretching before it’s their turn to have their names called.
Mets Opening Day 2008, Part 2
Red Sox Nation, Yankee Universe, and now we have Mets Country. Yeah, it’s getting a little out of hand.
Mets Opening Day 2008, Part 1
On April 8, 2008, the Mets had their home opener at Shea Stadium for the 45th and final time.
Building the new stadium necessitated the demolition of the ramp coming from the subway station. The new, temporary staircase is actually an improvement over the ramp as it doesn’t have the entryway that constricted the flow of passengers.
Mets Opening Day 2004
On the eve of the Mets opening their final season at Shea Stadium, I present photos from Opening Day 2004.
Mets and Tigers in Brightest Day
Back in 2004, I went to see the Mets take on the Tigers. It was an absolutely gorgeous day – sunny, dry, and warm. Also nice was the Mets winning the game which was something they would not do much of that season.
