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Catch the Rising Stars: A New York Mets Retro Podcast

Phil Abramson
3 episodes   Last Updated: Apr 20, 25
Turn back the clock with us 40 years ago to relive the amazing New York Mets’ historic run in the 1980s!

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It’s the second week of the season and the Mets road-trip in Pennsylvania with stops in Pittsburgh, where fan turnout is real low and Philadelphia, where they face off with an old friend in Jerry Koosman.  But the real drama of the week is between Davey Johnson and Doug Sisk over the latter’s mutiny!  Check it out!
Apr 13, 2025
April 9 - 14, 1985
The 1985 Mets season gets underway with a COLD series of games at Shea against the Cardinals and Reds.  Hear all about Gary Carter’s game-winning heroics on opening day, a surprising masterful performance from Bruce Berenyi, and iconic moments from Darryl Strawberry and Dwight Gooden.  Even a Rolaids-inducing outing from Doug Sisk doesn’t put a damper on a perfect first week.  Take a listen!
Welcome to Catch the Rising Stars - a New York Mets retro podcast! Each week we will rewind the clock exactly 40 years ago and discuss all of the Mets games and all of the news from their magical run during the 1980s.  Subscribe and join us each week for the latest happenings that were going on with Doc, Straw, Keith, Kid and so many more of our favorites.  Let’s Go Mets!