The name won’t register with most of you, but a decade ago when the Mets cared about bloggers, I got to spend a decent amount of time with Shannon Forde. As you see in EVERY article you read about her, she was good people.
In a ceremony on Nov. 14, Forde will be among the 2021 class inducted into the New York State Baseball Hall of Fame, headquartered in Clifton Park, New York.
Shannon Forde of Little Ferry, who worked for Mets’ media relations, will be remembered for her smile.
“I’m sure she would be overjoyed, but at the same time all the attention might be tough for her to deal with,’’ Darling said of Forde, who at age 44 lost her battle with breast cancer in March 2016.
“She never sought confirmation of her greatness as a human being, but I’m glad she’s getting this honor,’’ Darling, who has carved a standout broadcast career as a baseball analyst, said recently by phone. “And it allows her family to enjoy in it.’’ (via North Jersey)
Among the many things I remember Shannon for – when the Mets did the green alts one spring she asked me if I wanted one, and went to the Team Store and grabbed one for me (which I paid for when I saw her in person). That was a very nice thing to do.
We miss you!
