It was the eve of the 1970 baseball season, and the Mets were still on top of the baseball world. They continued to relish their improbable World Championship from a year ago, and still had their cast in place. Tom Seaver, Jerry Koosman, and Gary Gentry anchored one of the game’s best starting staff. Tug McGraw and Rod Taylor arguably were the best one-two punch in the … [Read more...] about The 1970 Mets, high expectations, no miracle finish.
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Moeller: On This Night, the Knicks Were Kings
May 8, 1970. The day that will live in New York sports history. You have the Jets’ Super Bowl victory and the Mets’ miracle. Yet, the Knicks’ heyday in May is right there. Like the Jets ‘and Mets’ David vs. Goliath plot, the Knicks’ victory in a Game Seven May 8 victory over the Lakers couldn’t have been scripted better. It had it all and should never be forgotten for … [Read more...] about Moeller: On This Night, the Knicks Were Kings
