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New York Mets is short for New York Metropolitans. A metropolitan is a person who lives in the city.
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Did the New York Mets have another name before Mets?
From the clubs beginning in 1962, it was the New York Mets. Mets was short for Metropolitans. The owners selected "Mets" because it was closely related to their already existing corporate name, "New York Metropolitan Baseball Club Inc."
What is the name of the baseball team in new york city?
The New York Yankees and the New York Mets.
In what year did the New York Mets come to NYC?
1962
Name a professional sports team in New York?
Baseball: New York Yankees or... New York Mets
What city is the New York mets field in?
New York City hence New York Mets
When was New York Mets created?
New York Mets was created in 1962.
Who was New York Mets Mr. met?
He is the mascot for the new york mets
What was the name of the New York Mets manager in 1968?
Gil Hodges
What is the mets fullname?
The full name for the New York Mets MLB team is in fact "Mets". The term Metropolitans comes from the club's corporate name of "New York Metropolitan Baseball Club, Inc." as well as the old "New York Metropolitans" professional baseball team that existed from 1880 to 1887.
What year did the New York Mets start?
The New York Mets began playing in 1962.
Who is better the New York Mets or the New York Yankees?
The Yankees are the best! Mets are better!
