1973 METS: Re-Living the Magic

Here's why I'm going to follow the 1973 Mets, 50 years ago each day. Also, 50 years ago today: first spring training update.

INTRODUCTION from The Sports Time Traveler™

I’m embarking on an ambitious project I’ve been planning for several years.

I wish to re-live the New York Mets iconic 1973 “Ya Gotta’ Believe” season.

I will be going back in time virtually everyday from now until sometime in October to experience that season again.

I was 9 years old at the start of the se…