WATCH: Mets' 5 most memorable Opening Day moments

Rey Ordonez guns a runner down from his knees, Gary Carter's homer, and more

3/26/2020, 1:45 PM
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In an alternate universe, it's Opening Day at Citi Field, with Jacob deGrom and the Mets preparing to host the Nationals.

In this universe, 2020 Opening Day will have to wait -- until when, we don't know -- as the United States and the rest of the World practices social distancing in an effort to slow down the coronavirus pandemic.

For now, all we have are memories. So here are five of the most memorable moments in Mets Opening Day history...

1962: First-ever game in Mets history at the Polo Grounds

1983: Tom Seaver is back where he belongs

1985: Gary Carter wins it in first game as a Met

1988: Darryl Strawberry hits roof, Mets crush six homers against Expos

1996: Rey Ordoñez from his knees at Shea 


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