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New York Mets

MLB · National League · NL East

Team information

Abbr
NYM
Sport
Baseball
League
MLB
Conference
National League
Division
NL East
Founded
1962
Mascot
Mr. Met
Fan nickname
Mets Fans / Amazins
City nickname
New York
Home market
Queens, NY, USA
Championships
2
Followers
0

Queens’ beloved baseball franchise known for passionate underdog energy, unforgettable moments, and a fiercely loyal fanbase.

Mascot: Mr. Met

Championship years

  • 1969
  • 1986

Official website · X / Twitter

Name history

  1. New York Mets

    1962–Present

Venue timeline

  1. Polo Grounds

    1962–1963

  2. Shea Stadium

    1964–2008

  3. Citi Field

    2009–Present

Logo history

  1. New York Mets

    1962 – 1980

  2. New York Mets

    1981 – 1992

  3. New York Mets

    1993 – 1998

  4. New York Mets

    1999 – Present

Retired numbers

5 David Wright Retired 2025
14 Gil Hodges Retired 1973
16 Dwight Gooden Retired 2024
17 Keith Hernandez Retired 2022
18 Darryl Strawberry Retired 2024
24 Willie Mays Retired 2022
31 Mike Piazza Retired 2016
36 Jerry Koosman Retired 2021
37 Casey Stengel Retired 1965
41 Tom Seaver Retired 1988
42 Jackie Robinson Retired 1997
SHEA William Shea Retired 2008

Signature songs

“Meet the Mets”

(Stadium sing-along) Meet the Mets, step right up and greet the Mets Bring your kiddies, bring your wife Guaranteed to have the time of your life

“Piano Man”

(7th-inning stretch tradition) Sing us a song, you're the piano man Sing us a song tonight Well, we're all in the mood for a melody And you've got us feelin' alright

Signature chants

“Let’s Go Mets!”

(Clap pattern) Let's go Mets! (clap clap clap-clap-clap) Let's go Mets!

“LFGM!”

(Mets fan shorthand) Let's Go Mets! LFGM! LFGM!

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