With traditions, records, and team lore, this lively, detailed book explores the personalities, events, and facts every Mets fan should know. It contains crucial informationsuch as important dates, player nicknames, memorable moments, and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things New York Mets covers Robin Ventura's 1999Grand-Slam single, the 1969 shoe polish incident, and the history behind the names and numbers on the left-field wall."