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Mets - 10 things to know with detail

• The New York Mets are a professional baseball team based in Queens, New York. They are a member of the National League East division in Major League Baseball.
• The team was founded in 1962 as an expansion team and originally played their home games at the Polo Grounds before moving to Shea Stadium in 1964. They currently play at Citi Field, which opened in 2009.
• The Mets have won two World Series championships, in 1969 and 1986. They are known for their "Amazin' Mets" 1969 team, which shocked the baseball world by winning the World Series in only their eighth season.
• The team's colors are blue and orange, which were chosen to represent the city's official colors. The team's mascot is a giant baseball-headed creature named Mr. Met.
• Some of the greatest players in Mets history include Tom Seaver, Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, and David Wright. Seaver, known as "The Franchise," is considered one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history.
• The Mets have a fierce rivalry with the New York Yankees, known as the "Subway Series." The two teams play each other in interleague play and have met in the World Series twice, in 2000 and 2015.
• The Mets have retired three numbers in their history: #37 for Casey Stengel, #14 for Gil Hodges, and #41 for Tom Seaver. Seaver's number was also retired by the entire league in 2020.
• The team's current manager is Luis Rojas, who took over the position in 2020. Rojas is the son of former MLB player and manager Felipe Alou.
• The Mets are owned by hedge fund manager Steve Cohen, who purchased the team in 2020 for a record $2.4 billion. Cohen's ownership has brought high expectations for the team to compete for championships.
• The Mets have a passionate fan base known as the "Loyal Order of Mets Fans." They are known for their dedication to the team through thick and thin and for their "Ya Gotta Believe" mantra.