Arguably the iconic player of the black jersey era prefers traditional uniforms.
Mike Piazza Apparently Did Not Like the Mercury Mets Jersey
Piazza’s Greatest Moment as a Met
Of course I’m referring to his home run on September 21, 2001 in the first sporting event in New York City after the 9/11 attacks.
Voted the 2nd greatest moment in Shea history, Piazza is the only person to have 2 non-playoff moments in the top 10 list (the other being the 10-run comeback on June 30, 2000)
My Favorite Piazza Homerun
Voted the 8th greatest moment at Shea Stadium, I will never forget the 3-run shot Piazza hit off Terry Mulholland on June 30, 2000 that capped a 10-run 8th inning comeback.
I was at the game and after that homerun Shea was bouncing like I had never experienced during a regular season game.
Check out this video – the game was a sellout (it was fireworks night) but a lot of people left with the Braves up 8-1 going into the bottom of the 8th. Lesson – you never leave before the game is over.
Remembering the King of Piazza
Back in early 2011 Shannon ran a “contest” (the only prize was bragging rights) to crown the King of Piazza – defined as the person with the biggest/coolest Mike Piazza themed collection. The winner (and as far as I know still KoP) was Brian. Below was his submission
Alright, Shannon. It’s time for me to step up and claim my spot as King Piazza.
Here is a Mike Piazza photobucket album (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v59/baymenxpac/Piazza/) dedicated to my submission. I don’t want to inundate your inbox with a ton of attachments. So here goes:
Included is: my Piazza jersey collection: Authentic snow white and road black Diamond Collection. All Star Batting Practice jerseys from 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2004 (I missed 2002 and my 2005 — his last All Star season as a Met — I got Beltran instead). It also is about to include a 1997 Florida Marlins authentic Piazza jersey. Waiting on that to come back from the stitcher.
From the novelty collection: Some Generation Piazza literature, Piazza pennant, a signed Piazza picture and a Piazza game used bat piece. Also some really cool unique stuff like my 2000 NL Champs 22 kt gold cards, my Piazza bobbleheads and statue and something kind of cool a random: sketches from a sketchbook I did in the summer of 1999 (I was in 9th grade at the time, so obviously the artistry isn’t the BEST).
Not pictured is my yet to arrive Piazza Marlins jersey, my Piazza All Star hats from 1999-2001 and my Piazza garbage can.
Let me know how I stack up. I’m not sure if I’m forgetting anything, but….if I am I’ll send it over.
Enjoy!
-Brian
Mike Piazza Returns to Shea
I had completely forgotten that Piazza wore 33 for the Padres…and I was at this game.
