In the summer of 69, Neil Armstrong was walking on the moon and a half million people were listening to music at Woodstock... But in New York... The Mets were on their way to the World Series.
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In the years before 1969, The NY Mets had become a bit of a laughing stock, but when they won 38 of their last 49 games of the season, the city went crazy as the team closed in on the World Series. After they won, the 69 team became known for all time as The Miracle Mets!
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In the years before 1969, The NY Mets had become a bit of a laughing stock, but when they won 38 of their last 49 games of the season, the city went crazy as the team closed in on the World Series. After they won, the 69 team became known for all time as The Miracle Mets!
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