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“90% of the time being a Mets fan can be a sad, depressing place. I very much enjoyed reliving the 10% of joy we all get from some of these great Mets moments that Brett has selected.”
– Evan Roberts, WFAN Radio Host
“This book definitely brings back many memories, especially the little details I had forgotten. It is a pleasure to read.”
– Jerry Koosman, 1969 world champion
“For more than half a century the Mets have had a unique bond with their fans—one that was forged by some truly incredible and often unlikely moments. Brett Topel taps into this connection by revisiting these events while cleverly working the actual play-by-play accounts of those games into his narrative. As a broadcaster, that’s really cool. As a reader, I think you will love it.”
– Howie Rose, Mets broadcaster, WOR Radio 710 AM New York
“When it comes to the Mets, Brett Topel is the passionate voice of authority. It is fitting that he would be the author who gives baseball fans a wonderful gift. Enjoy this delightful romp through the Mets’ greatest days. Brett Topel has gone deep again. What a great read, what a splendid portrayal of unforgettable history embedded in the hearts and souls of Mets fans.”
—Ed Randall, host, Ed Randall's Talking Baseball
“Brett Topel drives fans through some of the most thrilling moments in Metsdom, providing accounts as colorful as Lindsey Nelson’s jackets and evoking memories as powerful as Ralph Kiner’s home runs. Heed Bob Murphy’s advice and fasten your seatbelts.”
—Greg Prince, Faith and Fear in Flushing