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John Franco to be inducted into Mets Hall of Fame

By Stacy Podelski April 26, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Mets announced today that former closer and Brooklyn-native John Franco into the team’s Hall of Fame on Sunday, June 3 prior to the 1:10 p.m. game against the St. Louis Cardinals. The induction ceremony will be presented by Citi. Franco left a lasting impression for the Mets both on-and-off the field, having serve the franchise for 14-years…which is the […]

1495 Sports photo and video gallery from the Citi Veterans Day ceremony

By Stacy Podelski April 17, 2012 Leave a comment

1495 Sports is proud to bring this photo and video gallery from the Citi Veterans Day Ceremony on 11/11/11: Videos: Mets-great Tom Seaver speaks of his time in the Marines Corps Reserves along with other baseball topics: Proud Gold star Mom Cyndi Ventura speaks of having two sons, one fallen, serving in the military: Photos and videos posted on 11/12/11

Athletes in your Community: Tom is terrific in day of remembrance

By Stacy Podelski April 17, 2012 Leave a comment

Veteran’s Day is one to reflect and remember all of the sacrifices made by the women and men of our armed services here in the United States.  For one Tom Seaver, it is a doubly special occasion, as the former New York Mets-star once served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves with the AIRMFPAC 29 in Palms, California. Eventually Seaver […]

New York Mets join Goya and City Harvest for food drive

By Stacy Podelski April 17, 2012 Leave a comment

The New York Mets are teaming with Goya Foods and City Harvest to host a holiday food drive on Thursday Nov. 17, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Citi Field. Fans who donate at least 10 items of nonperishable food will receive a voucher redeemable for two tickets to a select game in April. Fans may also show their vouchers at the Mets team store […]

Mr. Wilpon tear down those walls as Citi Field is scheduled to make big changes

By Stacy Podelski April 17, 2012 Leave a comment

After much deliberation and debate, the New York Mets announced on Monday that plans are in place to alter the layout of Citi Field. The team decided to lower some walls, move in others, while painting the entire fence blue. The new dimensions will add roughly 140 seats to Citi’s capacity, and maybe more hitter friendly to the guys […]

Athletes in Your Community Spotlight: Darryl Strawberry

By Stacy Podelski April 14, 2012 Leave a comment

One of the things that are usually never highlighted in the box scores, or not normally found in the papers is the fact that these athletes are more than just guys who play the game. These are guys who go out and touch people lives on a daily basis. This is why the 1495 Sports page, […]

1495 Sports videos from the Citi Softball for Heroes Event

By Stacy Podelski April 13, 2012 Leave a comment

1495 Sports is proud to bring these videos from the Citi Softball for Heroes event. 9/18/11: Sights from the Citi Softball for Heroes event: More sights: Question and Answer session with Jay Winuk, vice-president and co-founder of the 9/11 Day of Service: Mets-greats mingling with fans as a part of the Citi Softball for Heroes […]