Mr. Met: How a Sports-Mad Kid from Jersey Became Like Family to Generations of Big Leaguers (Paperback)

Mr. Met: How a Sports-Mad Kid from Jersey Became Like Family to Generations of Big Leaguers By Jay Horwitz, Jacob deGrom (Foreword by) Cover Image
By Jay Horwitz, Jacob deGrom (Foreword by)
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Description


Anyone who knows Jay Horwitz knows he loves stories, and has a wealth of them to share. As the beloved, longtime PR director for the New York Mets, he has witnessed and quietly shaped some of the most memorable moments in team history, becoming a trusted friend and mentor to generations of players, from Darryl Strawberry to Jacob deGrom.

Featuring reflections and anecdotes only Horwitz can tell, on subjects ranging from clubhouse hijinks, to the chaotic New York media scene, to navigating moments of greatness and defeat, Mr. Met is a remarkable behind-the-scenes ride that fans will not want to miss.

About the Author


Jay Horwitz is Vice President of Alumni Relations and Club Historian for the New York Mets. He spent nearly four decades at the helm of the team's media relations. In 2019, he was the recipient of the annual William J. Slocum/Jack Lang Award for long and meritorious service, awarded by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. 
Product Details
ISBN: 9781629378749
ISBN-10: 1629378747
Publisher: Triumph Books
Publication Date: June 8th, 2021
Pages: 272
Language: English