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12. Mets, Yankees

Wed Oct 8, 2025, 07:35 PM

Oct 8

We grew up in Washington Hgts (not that far from their stadium) so the Yankees were a natural fit.

Then The Mets were formed when I was a kid (9). By the time I started reading Mad Magazine (12?) they were merciless on The Mets & Stengel!

Somewhere in the early '80s I switched to The Mets. If The Yankees were in the play offs, or WS I'd root for them. Where I lived for a bunch of years we passed Yankee Std along the elevated subway train.
But Mets vs Yankees I root for The Mets.

It was a thrill to see them win in '86. Been to their and Yankees ticker tape parades. Fabulous!

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