Channel 9 Mets Game Opening (1986)

WOR-TV's introduction to the Mets division-clinching game against the Cubs, including a pre-game introduction by legendary baseball players turned announcers Ralph Kiner and Tim McCarver - 1986

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[ekimfloom]

I worked for the Marriott at the time and they offered season tix to emplyees at half price. The $8 tix we got for $4 per. I bought about 40+ games with an emphasis on September given the fact of the '84 & '85 chase. I not only was there. i was on the field, on the pitchers mound and still have to this day dirt & Shea grass from that incredible night....long live Madagan! The Doc! Let's Go Mets!

[mycommercials]

awesome! sadly, Magadan's finest moment as a Met was his first. seemed like a great guy, and was good throughtout his tenure, but who could live up to the fire and leadership of Keith?

[Back2BackJack]

I love Tim McCarvers voice. I'm listening to him do Game 2 of the ALCS and hearing his voice while watching baseball always brings back great memories.

[mycommercials]

Couldn't agree more with you

[doubleot]

"...by Burger King, where you'll find chicken tenders, made with real chicken..." well, i'm glad to hear that, i'm afraid to know what else they'd be made with.

[TimFrith24]

He used to host his show on WOR-TV Channel 9 called "Kiner's Korner".

[8644mec]

@Renagade70 Why do you say that?? I have the 86 pocket schedule that was made before that season even started, and it says the September 17th game was supposed to be a WWOR game all along.

[divisioneight]

I was there at Shea that night, behind the home dugout, on the Loge. Someone got me two tickets in the box seats that afternoon, and I ended up watching the last run to the field where the fans mobbed the place. It was amazing.

[timmay1627]

this is my fav memory as a Mets fan. cause it happened on my bday!!!!

[winyguy]

@Renagade70 No I do not know, That the game was not scheduled to be broadcast that night on WWOR-TV. 

[Renagade70]

@winyguy Wednesday, September 17, 1986 Did you know the game wasn't scheduled to be broadcast that night on WWOR?

[MedicalVideoJunkie]

This is SO classic!!! If you have any other Mets 86 video PLEASE OH PLEASE upload it. I'll be your best friend?

[verizon20051]

What ever happened to ivory?

[Llawton1]

Kiner through out the first pitch today, to Mookie Willson. Sadly that was the most exciting moment we had today @ Citi field. :/

LETS GO METS!

[winyguy]

September 1986 was a September to Remember.

[FairBolFL]

Cheesy music, but it brings back memories. I remember watching almost every Mets game on TV during the late 80's......Ralph Kiner was a class act. Also Bob Murphy on WFAN. Also Vin Scully on NBC during the 86 World Series......will never forget Game 6! "Little roller up along first.....behind the bag, IT GETS THROUGH BUCKNER!! HERE COMES KNIGHT, AND THE METS WIN IT!!!"