While
#MetFans
are down today there is one consolation. Know that
#StevenACohen2
is already working on next season & determined to bring a Championship to
#CitiField
. He wants to win more than anyone & I have the utmost confidence in him going forward.
#7Line
#KeepTheFaith
#LGM
Words can’t describe & so saddened in hearing of the passing of
#BudHarrelson
. A great teammate & friend & a huge part of the “Miracle” in
#1969
. His fight against Alzheimer’s is so inspirational. A true icon in
#NYMets
history. Prayers to his family & loved ones. RIP Buddy!
I’m disappointed in Robinson Cano. Since we both wore
#24
with the
#Mets
there’s a connection between us. A lot of money lost & a legacy gone. When will they ever learn?
#MLB
#MetFans
#Banned
#PEDS
.
Words cannot express the sadness I feel with the death of
#TomSeaver
. Not just a teammate but a true friend. History will show he is one of the greatest pitchers ever I am so glad myself & a few teammates spent time with him in 2017 RIP
#41
#TomTerrific
#GreatestMet
So I received this huge residual check of 14 cents for a rerun of
#EverybodyLovesRaymond
when I was on the show. Now I’m trying to figure out the best way to spend it. I’m open to suggestions!
#TVResiduals
#SAG
I lost my sister yesterday & then I heard the news about
#JerryGrote
, another
#69Met
teammate passing away. I don’t want to answer my phone anymore. How do we get through days like yesterday? We just need to keep telling loved ones & friends how special they are!
#Life
#Mets
Old-timers day is approaching. Went to a batting cage & felt pretty good. Played catch with a friend, took some ground balls & fly balls & then stretched for about an honor. After all that I’m pretty sure there is no chance I’ll play in the game.
#7Line
#MetsFans
#Baseball
11/8/1967 The Mets trade Bob Johnson to the Reds in exchange for Art Shamsky. Shamsky would go on to become a 1969 World Series champion after hitting .538 in the NLCS against the Braves.
@ArtShamsky
53 yrs ago today many lives changed. The
#Mets
became WSC & it’s still talked about today. For those who were around & those who just know about it the memories will last forever. Thanks to all who remind me every day of what the team meant to them & NYC
#ChampionsForever
50 yrs ago today we lost a great man. A war hero, a family man, a great
#baseball
player & in 1969 the mgr of the most incredible team in
#MLB
history. He died too young but remains a famous figure in
#NYC
sports history. This year
#GilHodges
finally goes into the
#HOF
.
#Mets
Today 11/8 is very important to me. I was traded to the
#Mets
on this day in 1967 & it changed my life. To become part of the incredible
#Miracle
#1969
team that lives on forever is so special. Thanks to all of you fans who have made me & that team feel very special.
#WSChamps
Today in
#1969
changed all of our lives who were part of the “MetMiracle.” Thanks to teammates, fans then & future generations who know about that team. It’s one of the most memorable teams in
#MLB
history & will be talked about forever. Thanks to all you!
#MetFans
#History
In 1983
#GilHodges
got 63.4% of votes to get in baseball’s
#HOF
. 7 people BEHIND him eventually got in. NFox, BWilliams, Schoendienst, Bunning, Cepeda, Mazeroski & Torre. Having followed his career & played for him I simply ask, Where is the justice?
#MLB
There are many things I don’t like about
#MLB
but 7 inning split doubleheaders might be at the top of the list. What has happened to the game? What’s next?
#BaseballFans
#NYMets
#7Line
#History
Happy birthday to the grand lady of the 1969 Mets.
#JoanHodges
celebrates her 94th today. Gil in the HOF would be the perfect gift!
#BaseballHOF
#MetsFans
For those of you who think I’m making a lot money on reruns of
#EverbodyLovesRaymond
check out my latest residual check. In today’s economy I’m not sure what this amount will do for me!
#Sitcoms
#Bulldogs
Yesterday I went back to my roots. Nothing better than talking
#baseball
with youngsters. This time on
#LongIsland
. I look at them & I know they love the game! They may not make the big leagues but it doesn’t matter.
#LittleLeagues
Sorry to hear of
#HOFamer
#PhilNiekro
’s passing. I faced him many times & he started the 1st game for the
#ATLBraves
in the
#1969
NL playoffs vs the
#Mets
. A great competitor & gentleman. An awful year in many ways! RIP Phil Niekro
On this date, 11/8/67 I was traded to the
@mets
from the
@Reds
While I was initially upset no doubt it was the greatest move for my baseball career To be part of the ‘69 World Champs & love all the Met fans is simply the greatest!!!
#69Champs
#metsFans
#7Line
#LGM
5 years ago today
#EdCharles
passed away. A very important member of the
#69Mets
& the glue that held the clubhouse together. His calming demeanor help us all. His life & road to the big leagues is memorable. I’ll always have special memories of
#TheGlider
.
#MetFans
#Friendship
Visited Eddie Krane in the hospital today. He looked good & told me he’s hoping to go home tomor. I forwarded all of your best wishes to him. He is so grateful to all of you
#Thankful
#LGM
#transplant
#BlessedAndGrateful
Some
#MetFans
are upset
#MarkVientos
didn’t start after hitting a HR the night before. I once hit 3 HRs in a game with Reds & didn’t start the next game. Then hit a PH 4th in a row & didn’t start the next day after that. Mgr told me he was “looking for more power.” S…t happens!
Tomor is the day that a committee votes on
#TheGoldenDayEra
nominees for
#Baseball
’s
#HOF
.
#GilHodges
is one of 10 eligible. He’s been on the ballot 35 times & has all the right criteria. His ability as a player & contribution to the game are outstanding. It’s about time!!
#MLB
#MLBPlayoffs
are tough to watch. Strikeouts have become so prominent & a huge factor now makes me wonder about hitter’s priorities. Whatever happened to putting the ball in play & helping your team win? It’s all about HRs & RBIs. There’s no i in the word team!
#GameGone
#MLB
More bad news! Dear friend & Met teammate
#PhilLinz
passed away last night. He was famous for the harmonica incident with
#Yogi
&
#Yankees
in ‘64 but he was a terrific player & even more importantly a great friend. RIP PLinz
#Mets
#teammates
#MLB
Been in contact with Eddie Krane’s wife. The operation went really well. Hopefully I’ll speak with him in the next day or so. Thanks again to everyone’s concern & prayers.
#thekrane
#mets
#7linefans
#kidneytransplant
Saddened to hear of the passing of the great
#BrooksRobinson
. It was an honor to be on the same field with him. He was a great
#MLB
#HOFamer
and wonderful person off the field & terrific spokesman for the game. He will be missed by all of baseball. RIP Brooks
#Orioles
#Hero
All set for our 2nd day at Met camp in Port St Lucie. Pressure on Cleon Krane & myself to throw out the 1st pitch in today’s spring trading game. We decided to not go further than 15 feet from home plate to guarantee no bouncers. We shall see!!!
#Mets
#7linefans
#LGM
I hope everyone had a good weekend filled with the good company of friends and family. I don’t know about you but I’m looking forward to baseball season.
While inflation is rising I am thankful I just receive this residual check from reruns of Everybody Loves Raymond. Now I have to figure out how to spend it
#SAG
/AFTRA
Thanks to all of the birthday wishes yesterday. Please know that I truly appreciate each and everyone. Friends and fans will always be special to me!
#BaseballFans
#MLB
#NYMets
#1969
#JoanHodges
was a very special person. After Gil died she maintained the Hodges legacy with so much dignity for all these years. So happy that she was able to see him finally enshrined in the
#HOF
. Sadly, another piece of
#1969
is gone. RIP Joan
#MetsFamily
#MLB
#NYMets
Just heard the sad news on the passing of the great
#FrankHoward
. Not only was he a terrific basketball & baseball player but also a wonderful person. He was truly a “Gentle Giant.” RIP Frank!!
Happy Father's Day to all the extraordinary dads. Wishing you a day filled with happiness, laughter, and unforgettable moments with those who appreciate you!! Also, let’s go Mets!
#NYMet
fans should be excited about today’s announcement A true fan with deep pockets buying the team. One more hurdle to go with the other owners.
#SteveCohen
#MLB
#LGM
#MetFans
Happy 93rd birthday to
#WillyMays
. I had the honor of playing against him during his prime & saw first-hand his greatness. I also had the pleasure of wearing
#24
with the
#Mets
before Willy joined the team. He is one of the best to ever play the game!
#MLB
#BaseballHistory
Another couple of days of bad calls. Yesterday it was
#KenHoltzman
. Today
#WhiteyHerzog
&
#CarlErskine
. Kenny & I went to the same high school & Whitey & Carl I’ve known over the years.
#Memories
keep us going. RIP Ken, Whitey & Carl.
As great a pitcher as
#TomSeaver
was here he is getting ready to take some swings in spring training to get better as a hitter. Anyway to help himself & his team. I believe it all paid off.
#AlltimeGreat
#MetHero
#Remembering
What a PR mess for the
#NYMets
. The good news is Steve Cohen acted swiftly & they have
#SandyAlderson
there. It’s a bad situation that will be handled.
#MLB
Finally the Koo gets his due! Jerry Koosman was such a terrific pitcher & important part of the ‘69 Mets. Having his number retired is fitting for what he’s meant to the Met organization & his teammates. Congratulations & well deserved
#NYMets
#teammate
#1969
#Koosman
So saddened to hear of the passing of former
#69Met
#JimMcAndrew
. Jim was a wonderful teammate & friend & a very important part of that Championship. The aura of that team lives on forever as will the memory of everyone who was part of it. RIP Jim.
#MLB
#NYMets
#Teammates
Great to spend time with
#LarryBerra
&
#GilHodgesJr
. Both of their dads were idols of mine growing up. Gil’s dad of course led the Mets to the #‘69Championship. Many people forget Yogi was a coach on that team. Great memories!
#NYMets
#MLB
#FamousHeroes
A perfect prelude to
#Mets
Oldtimers day. Today’s dedication of The Tommie L. Agee Learning Center in Queens. Part of the
#NYC
Public School system. Dignataries, former teammates, Mets front office & his family were there to honor Tommie. A very special day.
#BaseballHistory
Wow! So many positive responses to my
#GilHodges
tweet re: the
#HOF
. Not sure what we can do but keep pushing. Ability, respect & history have to matter!!
#BaseballHOFEraCommittee
Yesterday I posted the photo of Seaver, Mrs Payson & myself & today even though I somewhat knew, the news about Tom made me sad A great pitcher & wonderful teammate my prayers go out to him & his family. You’ll always be “Tom Terrific.”
#mets
#mlb
#Seaver
Thinking about
#TommieAgee
on his birthday 8/9. A terrific player & friend & one of the heroes on the
#69Mets
. His performance in game 3 in the WS that year was truly magnificent & still talked about today. Tommie you are never forgotten!
#MetFans
#7Line
#Baseball
#NYMetsLegend
#HappyNewYear
to all. Let’s pray
#2022
is better than this past awful year. And, let’s hope for a baseball season with
#MetFans
&
#YankeeFans
happy with their teams. But, more importantly I wish good health to everyone. StayWell &
#StaySafe
I hope everyone had a great Holiday and a Merry Christmas with friends and loved ones. I want everyone to have a safe and healthy week as we enter into the New Year. Let’s Go Mets!
I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of the great
#HankAaron
. One of the best ever & a true gentleman I idolized him as a kid & treasure the times I played against him. One of my true heroes RIP
#HammerinHank
#MLB
#Braves
#BaseballGreat
@SteveGelbs
@StevenACohen2
Congrats on terrific interview on
#SNY
. Just not sure the Buckner ball “may be the most imp piece of Mets history.” The ball caught to end the WS in ‘69 is the biggest part of Met history. One of the most iconic teams in
#MLB
history & will still be talked about 100 yrs from now
While
#MetFans
are down today there is one consolation. Know that
#StevenACohen2
is already working on next season & determined to bring a Championship to
#CitiField
. He wants to win more than anyone & I have the utmost confidence in him going forward.
#7Line
#KeepTheFaith
#LGM
So sorry to hear of the passing of
#JohnStearns
. I spoke to him at
#Oldtimers
wkend & shared a few special moments. He was a tough hard nose respected player. I knew he wasn’t well but still a shock. Every day is a blessing. RIP John.
#Mets
#MetsFans
#BaseballLoss
#MLB
#HappyNewYear
to everyone. Let’s hope that
#2021
is a lot better than this awful
#2020
. All of us have lost friends & people who were important in our lives. But we go on. My New Years wish is simply...Stay well & safe everyone!!!
#NewYearsHope
#Faith