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Meet the Mets, meet the Mets, step right up and greet the Mets.New York Mets: The Complete Illustrated History brings to life a half century of Mets baseball, from the lovable losers of the early years, through the championship teams of 1969 and 1986, up through the stars of today. Chock full of photos, memorabilia, and memories, New York Mets tells the complete story of the franchise, including season-by-season recaps, profiles of the great players and characters, and behind-the-scenes stories through the decades. Longtime Mets fan, author, and expert Matthew Silverman selects the Top 50 Mets players of all time, including current and future Hall of Famers Tom Seaver, Gary Carter, and Mike Piazza; superstar hurlers Jerry Koosman, Jon Matlack, Dwight Gooden, Ron Darling, and Johan Santana; powerful sluggers like Dave Kingman, Darryl Strawberry, and Carlos Beltran; slick-fielding glove-men Bud Harrelson, Keith Hernandez, and Jose Reyes; and fan favorites Ed Kranepool, Tug McGraw, Rusty Staub, Mookie Wilson, David Wright, and many more. A thorough appendix of team records, stats, and accomplishments rounds out this authoritative celebration of a beloved team. This book is guaranteed to give you the time of your life. http://metspolice.com/2011/03/15/interview-with-the-author-of-mets-complete-illustrated-history/

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Matthew Silverman has been a writer and editor for over 20 years. He has authored, co-authored, and edited numerous sports publications. A lifelong Mets fan, Matthew is the author of several books, including Mets Essential and 100 Things Mets Fans Need to Know and Do Before They Die www.metsilverman.com

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