Seems like the good old days are back for the New York Mets’ fans. Amidst the distressing lockout in Major League Baseball, the Mets’ fans finally have a reason to be happy. Yes, the Mets have announced that they are bringing back the Old Timers’ day this year after the wait of 28 long years.
With the lockout still in force, not only the fans but players are also frustrated without the games. Notably, the owners imposed a lockout on December 2 last year after the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the players expired. However, with the news of Old Timers Day being back, the Mets’ fans will definitely be glad.
The Mets to bring back Old Timers’ Day
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For the first time since 1994, Old Timers’ Day is finally back for the Mets’ fans this year. Earlier, when Fred Wilpon and Nelson Doubleday were the co-owners of the Mets, they didn’t even try to restore it under the ownership of Wilpon and Katz’s families. They eliminated the Old Timers’ Day from the Mets routine.
However, Steven Cohen, who bought the Mets ahead of the 2021 season, has decided to bring back the good old days for the Mets’ fans. He said bringing back Old Timers’ Day was one of the requests he heard from the fans.
IT’S BACK!#Mets Old Timers’ Day returns to @CitiField on Saturday, Aug. 27! https://t.co/ZO2yVfPBJr
— New York Mets (@Mets) February 8, 2022
“Bringing back Old Timers’ Day was one of the most passionate requests I heard from our fans. As we celebrate our 60th anniversary season, having these legendary players return to the ballpark to hear cheers from Mets fans once again is the perfect way to honor our past,” said Cohen in a statement.
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When will Old timers’ Day take place?
Over 40 former Mets players will attend the historical match. Frank Thomas, Ron Swoboda, Jon Matlack, Félix Millán, Mookie Wilson, and Howard Johnson are among the players who will attend Old Timers Day this year.
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The Mets have announced a date for their Old-Timers' Day: Aug. 27 at 5 p.m.
Over 40 players to attend including Frank Thomas, Ron Swoboda, Jon Matlack, Felix Millán, Mookie Wilson, Howard Johnson, Bobby Ojeda, Robin Ventura, Turk Wendell, Endy Chávez, Cliff Floyd, Daniel Murphy.
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) February 8, 2022
As per the New York Mets official website, the Mets will host Old Timers’ Day on August 27. Before they take on the Colorado Rockies on August 27.
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