Dreams Inc./Mounted Memories Bring Famous Mets Teams Together

Mounted Memories, the wholesale division of Dreams Inc., in association with MAB Celebrity Sports, will be hosting a two-day memorabilia show celebrating three of the most notable years in New York Mets history – 1962, the year the team was founded, and its two World Series years in 1969 and 1986.

On Nov. 8 and 9, the representatives from the Lovable Loser team of 1962, as well as 1969’s Miracle Mets and the 1986 Amazin’ Mets will be on hand for photographs and signatures at the Crowne Plaza in Secaucus, New Jersey.

“This is a great opportunity for Mets fans to meet their favorite players from the three most memorable seasons in the franchise’s 46 years,” said Mitch Adelstein, president of Mounted Memories. “We’ve been fortunate to attract at least 65 players from all three teams who are enthusiastic about the reunion with their teammates and loyal fans.”

Among the players from the original team are Jim Hickman, Ed Kranepool, Don Zimmer and Joe Pignatano. The 1969 team is represented by Hall of Famer Tom Seaver, as well as Jerry Koosman, Ron Swoboda, Jerry Grote, Cleon Jones, Ken Boswell and many others. From 1986, on hand will be Dwight Gooden, Darryl Strawberry, Keith Hernandez, Ray Knight, Gary Carter, Jesse Orosco, Kevin Mitchell and Len Dykstra and many more from the championship season.

“We’re looking forward to reconnecting with our fans and to have a chance to thank them for their loyal support every year,” said Seaver, winner of 25 games during the 1969 season. “This event is that rare combination of great teammates and great fans ready to have a wonderful time reminiscing.”

Fans will have the opportunity to meet and greet the players, purchase cards and memorabilia and have various items signed by the stars. Also on hand will be select Mounted Memories items from the final season at Shea Stadium, including dirt from the field, and bases and balls used this past year, all mounted, framed and authenticated.

To further solidify Mounted Memories connection with the Mets, the company has arranged to have limited supplies of seatbacks from Shea Stadium available for purchase through the Mets website and Mounted Memories.

“With the demolition of Shea Stadium, it is indeed the end of an era. These mounted and display-ready seatbacks are truly an exciting offering. With limited editions of the seatbacks signed by the players from the three incredible years, these will be collector’s items of great interest virtually immediately,” said Adelstein.

For more information, contact Becky Batista of Mounted Memories at 954-742-8544, or bbatista@dreamscorp.com.