Mets in first place! Best record in NL!

On this day in 2022 and 1972 newspapers across the country are showing the New York Mets in first place and holding the best record in the National League

June 11, 1972 -

The Sports Time Traveler is following the 1972 New York Mets day-by-day 50 years ago in the New York Times, the Daily News and other newspapers. It’s been an exciting spring so far. The Mets are in first place quite unexpectedly. We all know this won’t last, but it’s fun to experience the Mets driving for another pennant three years a…