Tuesday, March 27, 2018

A Dodgers-Mets Connection at Lelands Auction


I thought this would be fun to share -- even if it's not entirely about the Dodgers.

The New York Mets played their first season of Major League ball in 1962, and in order to create excitement and interest within the community management reached out to several former Brooklyn players. They signed up former Brooklynites Charlie Neal, Don Zimmer, Roger Craig, Billy Loes and the great Gil Hodges. Then they had Casey Stengel skipper the troupe.

As an homage to both the ol' Brooklyn team and the new New York club noted Daily News sports cartoonist Bill Gallo created the above image, and as you can see it also includes an outline of another old Brooklyn friend -- the Dodgers Bum originally created by Willard Mullin. (Auction Link) BTW, the jovial looking man in the background is Mets GM George Weiss.

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1 comment:

  1. What a fascinating piece! The connection between the Dodgers and Mets at Lelands Auction highlights the rich history and deep passion for baseball that fans have. It’s incredible to see how memorabilia can tell such compelling stories about the teams and players we love. The auction not only showcases valuable collectibles but also brings fans together to celebrate their shared love for the game. I can’t wait to see how this auction unfolds and what unique pieces come to light. Thank you for sharing this exciting glimpse into the world of sports memorabilia! separation agreement virginia
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