first year was 1980
The New York Mets began using the Big Apple Top Hat after every home run at Shea Stadium in 1986. This iconic feature was introduced as part of the team's celebration for hitting home runs, adding to the festive atmosphere of the games. The Big Apple itself, which is a large structure that lights up and makes noise, became a beloved symbol for Mets fans.
the home run apple goes up and everyone cheers
The Mets have used three stadiums as their home field-The Polo Grounds from 1962-1964, Shea Stadium from 1964-2008, and Citi Field from 2009-Present. The Polo Grounds, while used as the Mets' home stadium, was not built for the Mets. It was the New York Giant's field which the expansion team Mets used until Shea Stadium was built.
Shea Stadium was built by the New York Mets
Shea's Home Run Apple was first installed in May 1980 as a symbol of the Mets' advertising slogan "The Magic Is Back!" The original apple is currently outside Citi Field, right in front of the Jackie Robinson Rotunda
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The first run scored at Shea Stadium was by the New York Mets' player, Gil Hodges. He crossed home plate on April 17, 1964, during the Mets' inaugural game at the stadium. The game was against the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Hodges' run marked a significant moment in the history of the Mets and Shea Stadium.
The 2000 New York Yankees defeated the New York Mets four games to one in the first "Subway Series" in the Big Apple since 1956. Games 1 and 2 were played at Yankee Stadium. Games 3, 4 and 5 were played at Shea Stadium.
The New York Mets were established in 1962. Terry Collins is the manager for the New York Mets currently. There stadium is City Field.
Shea Stadium (The New York Mets baseball teams stadium)
The mets will play at Citi Field it is being built in Willets Point near Shea Stadium. It is scheduled to open for the 2009 baseball season.