The Mets first started in 1962. In their first year, despite manager Casey Stengel, pitcher Roger Craig, and first basemen Gil Hodges, the Mets still lost with a 20th century record of 120 losses. In 1965 the Mets moved to Shea Stadium, but things didn't get much better. In 1967 they finished in tenth even with young superstar Tom Seaver's 16 wins.

Then in 1969, the Mets had the best season in franchise history. "The Miracle Mets" started out great and finished just as strong. Tom Seaver won a club record that still stands at 25 games. They also had Nolan Ryan as an addition to the team, although he was never in his prime until he left the Mets and went to the California Angels.

The Mets finished as World Series champs defeating the Baltimore Orioles. Not much happened after that until 1972 when manager Gil Hodges died of a fatal heart attack. The Mets for the most part stunk until 1982 when Darryl Strawberry was brought up from the minors and Dwight Gooden.