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Numbers Don’t Lie: The Biggest Numbers in New York Mets History
By Russ Cohen and Adam Raider / Foreword by Howard Johnson
Contact: Olivia Aguilar, Triumph Books, 312.676.4238, o.aguilar@triumphbooks.com
The Mets have a rich history that dates back to 1962 when they replaced the Dodgers and Giants in New York. Along with their dynamic past, the lifelong fans know more than just trivia… they know every number and meticulous detail associated with the Mets. From knowing the number of Gold Gloves Keith Hernandez has earned, to the number of Felix Millan’s strike-outs, there is more than half a century of Mets magic for fans to learn.
Longtime sportswriters Russ Cohen and Adam Raider have collected every number New York Mets fans need to know in Numbers Don’t Lie: The Biggest Numbers in New York Mets History (Triumph Books, June 2015). Fans can learn the distance in feet Tommy Agee’s home run traveled on April 10, 1969, or how many years Bob Murphy was the “Voice of the Summer” for the Mets. Highlights of the book include:
- “Did you know?” sidebars with interesting facts, such as the true origin of the knuckleball
- Need-to-know stats about every player from Tom Seaver to David Wright
- A foreword by former Mets switch-hitting third baseman, Howard Johnson
- Hear all about Wally Backman’s .989 fielding percentage
A unique look at the numbers behind the Mets franchise, Numbers Don’t Lie: The Biggest Numbers in New York Mets History is the perfect book for fans who want to know it all. This is a can’t-miss book for Mets enthusiasts who know all the words to “Meet the Mets” and love memorizing trivia about their beloved team.
About the Authors:
Russ Cohen is a sports journalist whose work has appeared in numerous places, including on FoxSports.com and NHL.com. He is the author of Baseball's Best Rookies, Strike Three, and The Winter Classic: The NHL's Savior. He lives in Glassboro, New Jersey.
Adam Raider is a columnist and author of Frozen in Time: The Minnesota North Stars. He lives in West Hartford, Connecticut.
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