1986 New York Mets season
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During the 1986 Major League Baseball season, the New York Mets won the National League East, the National League Championship Series and the World Series, the team's second and most recent World Seri
The 1986 World Champion New York Mets reuniting at Citi Field for the team's 30th anniversary in 2016
The acquisition of Keith Hernandez was a key ingredient in building the 1986 Mets.
Mets spring training in 1986
Mookie Wilson's two-run at bat won Game 6.
Keith Hernandez
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Keith Hernandez is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played 17 seasons in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and Cleveland Indians. Hernandez wa
1986 New York Mets season
…in 1983, but Strawberry won NL Rookie of the Year and the Mets' young pitching staff showed potential. The Mets acquired former Most Valuable Player Keith Hernandez from the St. Louis Cardinals. Before the 1984 season, Cashen hired former Oriole Davey Johnson as manager. Despite an abundance of quality pitching…
Hernandez (left) sliding home with the Mets
Hernandez being interviewed after having his mustache shaved off
Hernandez broadcasting a Mets game at Citi Field in 2010