The new york mets lineup for game 6 of the 1986 world series had power and character on the field, but for the most part trouble off of it. The mets beat the red sox, 85, at shea stadium on todays date in 1986 to win the second world series title in franchise history. Those 108 wins did them little good in game 1, however, as red sox starter bruce hurst pitched eight scoreless innings, and boston took the opener 10 on an unearned run. Oct 26, 2017 mets set alltime world series roster by greg prince on 26 october 2017 4. Sports quiz 1986 new york mets roster random sports or world quiz can you name the 1986 new york mets world series roster.
That was witnessed by the fact that in game six of the 1986 world series, he came to bat four times and was walked twice while going 0. The mets trailed by two runs in the bottom of the 10th inning but rallied for a. The mets entered the world series as big favorites, having won 108 games during the regular season. The cardinals had signed driessen to a minor league contract on june 9 and called him up to the majors on september 1. Nov 08, 2011 john mcnamara came oh so close to being a hero in boston. Which 25 players were on the mets 1986 world series roster. Mets set alltime world series roster faith and fear in. The talent of the team was colored by controversy during much of the season, with.
Boston red sox nrmt at the best online prices at ebay. The 83rd edition of the world series, it was a bestofseven playoff played between the national league nl champion new york mets and the american league al champion boston red sox. Although not on the red sox roster for the world series, george thomas seaver was in uniform in the dugout during the red soxs 10 victory last night, as he had been throughout the a. Ss kevin elster, a rookie in 1986, played in only 19 regularseason games and made his lone world series appearance off the bench in game 6. The 1986 new york mets season was the mets 25th season in the national league. All autographed items come with a lifetime 100% guarantee and coa from hollywood collectibles or other 3rd party authenticator. The red sox led the mets, whod won 108 games during the regular season, 32 in the fall classic, and they were. John mcnamara recalls 1986 world series, stands by. Down 30 entering the bottom of the sixth inning, the mets. The club will carry 15 position players and 10 pitchers. Additional 19151969 salaries researched via baseball hall of fame contract archives by dr. In game 6 of the 1986 world series, the red sox held a 53 lead over the new york mets entering the bottom of the 10th inning and were three outs away from claiming their first title since 1918.
The 1986 new york mets team roster seen on this page. Many items that come with a hollywood collectibles coa will have a hologram affixed to them. Won world series 43 over boston red sox won nl championship series 42 over houston astros. Wilsons 10year career was defined by one momentous atbat in game 6 of the 1986 world series. May 26, 2016 the mets have an amazin weekend planned for their most recent championship team. Boston red sox nrmt and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. The red sox finished first in the american league east with a record of 95 wins and 66 losses. Major league statistics and information retrieved on 20071209.
The american league champion boston red sox today announced their roster for the 2004 world series. Came up in september and made the postseason roster based on his. Keith hernandez on game 6 1986 world series new york mets. Ezequiel gregorio daza coach yohel pozo coach alfonso rios coach oscar enrique campos coach jesus aranguren coach freddy moran manager jesus rafael aranguren manager. C gary carter 122 1b keith hernandez 149 2b wally backman 1 3b ray knight 2 ss rafael santa na 7. Who was on the 1986 new york mets world series roster. Details about 1986 new york mets roster spring training program world series yearbook ad. Oct 30, 2007 who was on the 1986 new york mets world series roster. Neft and cohen 412418 forman, sean l 1986 world series. The mets have an amazin weekend planned for their most recent championship team. The mets and red sox repeatedly won heartstopping, extrainning playoff games to reach the world series. Since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have subscribed to mlb. Its also available for football, basketball and hockey. During the 1986 regular season, he would have almost 600 chances in the field but would make only 16 errors.
Can you name the 1986 new york mets world series roster. A celebration to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 1986 world series, during which the mets toppled the. Primary salary data courtesy doug pappas, and the society for american baseball research. The mets won the series in the seventh game, after overcoming a deficit of two runs with two outs and no one on base. Age displayed is as of june 30th for the 1986 baseball season. Now 52, dykstra recently told the new york daily news that he is working on an autobiography.
The new york mets today announced a 30th anniversary celebration of the 1986 world championship team memorial day weekend may 2729 vs. John mcnamara came oh so close to being a hero in boston. Although not on the red sox roster for the world series, george thomas seaver was in uniform in the dugout during the red soxs 10. In game six of the world series, he had only one appearance at the plate in which he struck out. This talented, young, and very rowdy team went on to win 108 games and the world series. Test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Jesse orosco pitching the final out for the mets in the 1986 world series. Thursdays 30th anniversary of game 7 was meaningful especially because wor radio was. Eight regional competitions were held to determine the.
This week was the culmination of a yearlong celebration for mets fans, for whom 1986 feels like last week. Mets set alltime world series roster by greg prince on 26 october 2017 4. The 1986 ncaa division i baseball tournament was played at the end of the 1986 ncaa division i baseball season to determine the national champion of college baseball. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season. The cardinals replaced clark on their world series roster with 36yearold dan driessen, who was a starting major league first baseman from 1977 through 1985, but was released by two organizations in 1986. The 1986 new york mets team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 1986 season. In a spring without baseball, it was once again the bottom of the 10th of game 6 of the 1986 world series for keith hernandez on wednesday morning. The players below represent all players who played at least 1 game for the 1986 boston red sox. In 1986, the boston red sox nearly broke the curse of the bambino with a world series win, but lost 43 to the new york mets in heartbreaking fashion. The tournament concluded with eight teams competing in the college world series, a doubleelimination tournament in its fortieth year. This website is powered by the sportsengine platform, but is owned by and subject to the team usa hockey privacy policy. Won world series 43 over boston red sox won nl championship series. Mar 18, 20 jesse orosco pitching the final out for the mets in the 1986 world series. The 1986 boston red sox season was the 86th season in the franchises major league baseball history.
Oct 27, 2014 since that time, millions of baseball fans around the world have subscribed to mlb. Get scores, news and notes in your inbox every day. The mets trailed by two runs in the bottom of the 10th inning but rallied for a 65. October of 1986for new york mets fans, it was an unprecedented, unparalleled rollercoaster of emotions stretching from the gripping national league championship series to the unfathomable world series against the boston red sox. After defeating the california angels in the alcs, the red sox lost the world series to the new york mets in seven games. In one, the mets lenny dykstra hit a walkoff hr, and said he hadnt done that since playing stratomatic. Recent game results height of bar is margin of victory mouseover bar for details click for box score grouped by month. The new york mets of the national league ended the 1986 season with a record of 108 wins and 54 losses, finishing first in the nls east division. The mets are honoring the 1986 world series team with a 30th. For example, george foster was released in august and definitely wasnt on the world series roster.
Faf a nearbatting champion, a defending cy young winner and the franchise leaders in saves will all be on the sidelines as the socalled greatest new york mets world series team ever prepares to take on its american league opponent in the. Tv, the live video streaming product that airs every game in hd to nearly 400 different devices. October of 1986 for new york mets fans, it was an unprecedented, unparalleled rollercoaster of emotions stretching from the gripping national league championship series to the unfathomable world series against the boston red sox. The answers given so far list all players that appeared on the mets roster throughout 1986. Im specifically looking for only the 25 players on the world series roster. The 1986 world series was the championship series of major league baseballs mlb 1986 season. Had it not been for that fateful night in new york, he would have been the manager that helped the red sox erase what would have been a 68. The bonus disc also offers the 1986 world series clubhouse victory celebration, the official trophy presentation, postgame interviews, the 1987 ring ceremony and championship banner unveiling, footage of the mets clinching the national league eastern division, dykstras gamewinning, walkoff homer in ncls game 3 and carters gamewinner in. Oct 28, 2007 im specifically looking for only the 25 players on the world series roster. They then won the gutwrenching 1986 national league championship series, 4 games to 2, over the houston astros. The red sox led the mets, whod won 108 games during the regular season, 32 in the fall classic, and they were in a spring without baseball, it was.
Oct 19, 1986 although not on the red sox roster for the world series, george thomas seaver was in uniform in the dugout during the red soxs 10 victory last night, as he had been throughout the a. That was witnessed by the fact that in game six of the 1986 world series, he came to bat. Mets to celebrate 30 year anniversary of 1986 world series. Tv, the live video streaming product that airs every game in.