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Following the 2009 closure and demolition of Shea Stadium, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority renamed the station to Mets–Willets Point, matching the name of the adjoining subway station and omitting the corporate-sponsored name, Citi Field, associated with the current stadium. The MTA was unsuccessful in achieving a similar naming ...
On March 21, 2019, the Mets announced on Twitter that Citi Field's permanent address would be changed to 41 Seaver Way, in honor of former Mets Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver whose number was 41. [ 30 ] [ 31 ] The ceremony was held on June 27, 2019, and was part of the weekend set aside for celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1969 World ...
The Mets–Willets Point station is a rapid transit station on the IRT Flushing Line of the New York City Subway. Located near the Citi Field baseball stadium, it is served by the 7 train at all times and by the express <7> train during rush hours in the peak direction or after sporting events. [5]
Queens, NY - March 21, 2024 -- The NY Mets hosted the 2024What's New at Citi Field Day, showcasing the added attractions and food that fans will find when baseball returns to Queens next week for ...
Queens, NY - March 21, 2024 -- A wall mural of David Wright in the Delta SKY 360 Club. The NY Mets hosted the 2024 What's New at Citi Field Day, showcasing the added attractions and food that fans ...
[15] [16] By the 1990s, the Mets were looking to replace the aging Shea Stadium. [17] New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg started planning for the redevelopment of Willets Point in 2002. [18] Citi Field was originally proposed as part of the city's bid for the 2012 Summer Olympics, which was submitted in 2005. [19]
NEW YORK (AP) — Fenway Park has the Ted Williams seat. And now Citi Field has the Grimace seat. The kid-friendly McDonald’s character made another appearance at the ballpark Monday, when the New York Mets unveiled a commemorative purple seat in section 302 to honor “his special connection to Mets fans.”
Through 24 games in 2024 , the Mets have seen a total decrease of 161,080 fans at Citi Field compared to the same timeframe in the 2023 season.