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The New York Mets Fans’ Bucket List
By Matthew Cerrone / Foreword by David Wright
Contact: Sam Ofman, Triumph Books, 312.568.5450,
s.ofman@triumphbooks.com
Few fanbases in sports can match the passion and knowledge displayed by supporters of the New York Mets. As the team takes the field for its 56th season, those loyal fans find themselves with more than their share of franchise lore to remember. So the question becomes: How does one become the ultimate Mets fan?
In The New York Mets Fans’ Bucket List (Triumph Books, June 17), author Matt Cerrone explores every aspect of the Mets experience, uncovering everything New York baseball fans need to see and do to become the ultimate Mets supporter. With an easy to follow guide outlining the cost, difficulty and importance of each item, this detailed checklist makes a perfect reference for Mets fans of all stripes. Highlights include:
- A heartfelt foreword from seven-time All-Star David Wright explaining what the franchise and its fans mean to the players
- How to make the most of a trip to Citi Field, from guided tours to the best concessions and even a detailed history of Cowbell Man
- All of the essential Mets facts, stats and trivia to test diehard fans and educate the next generation of Mets faithful
- A guide to the always quotable, though not always understandable wisdom of Casey Stengel
The New York Mets Fans’ Bucket List offers a fun and accessible reference for fans looking to develop a deeper connection with their team. Loaded with creative ways to learn the history and experience the passion of all things Mets, this great new title brings value to fans of all stripes.
About the Author:
Matthew Cerrone is the lead writer and creator of MetsBlog.com. Prior to making MetsBlog.com a full-time job in 2006, Cerrone worked as a communication strategist for politicians, authors and entertainers. In 2007, he partnered with SportsNet NY, the TV home of the Mets, to help develop more in-depth content for MetsBlog.com, while working to create new team-specific blogs for their website, SNY.tv.
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