4. The Miracle Mets of 1969

Photo by Jeff Rothstein

Before Citi Field was the home of the New York Mets Baseball team, Shea Stadium stood in its place as the home of Mr. and Mrs. Met. In particular, the year 1969 is the year the Mets won the World Series and transformed their team from “New York’s Lovable Losers” to “The Miracle Mets.” Although Shea Stadium no longer stands, its location continues to be the home of the Mets and its fans.

In this snapshot captured by Rothstein, several New Yorkers can be seen cheering as the Mets finally brought home a World Series title. This unexpected win made history as the first World Series championship for the team—a victory which was only repeated again in 1986.