Members of 1986 Mets celebrate 40th championship anniversary in New York
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 12:42 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Former members of the 1986 New York Mets gathered at Citi Field on August 1, 2026, to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their World Series victory. The event highlighted their historic comeback against the Boston Red Sox and featured about half the seating occupied. Many players expressed frustration over the current team's struggles, with the Mets having the second-worst record in the National League at 47-64 before facing Miami. The ceremony included poignant tributes to late team members, emphasizing the long gap since the Mets' last championship in 1986.
- •1986 Mets won 108 games and the World Series against the Red Sox.
- •Current Mets trail in the NL East with a record of 47-64.
- •Event at Citi Field saw about half the seats filled.
- •Tributes were paid to late former manager Davey Johnson.
- •Players discussed the need for team chemistry and competitiveness.
- 12:42 AMYahoo Sports — Bond runs deep for 1986 Mets, 40 years after World Series title
- 11:43 PMESPN MLB — Mets celebrate 40th anniversary of 1986 title
- 10:05 PMYahoo Sports — Members of the 1986 World Series champion Mets celebrate the 40th anniversary of team's last title
- 9:52 PMYahoo Sports — Mets’ 40th anniversary celebration of 1986 team a bittersweet reminder of how far current organization has to go
"Members of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the franchise’s last title on Saturday. Members of that squad marveled at the miraculous turn of events against Boston on the way to the championship and lamented the plight of the current team, which has the second-worst record in the National League at 47-64 heading into Saturday's game against Miami.
"In the number of years alone, a 40th championship reunion can’t help but be a special occasion for the Mets, yet it was impossible to ignore the elephant in the ballpark about the current state of the team.
"The 1986 Mets' shared bond was on display as they commemorated the 40-year anniversary of their run to the franchise's second World Series title.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 12:42 AMBond runs deep for 1986 Mets, 40 years after World Series title
The 1986 Mets' shared bond was on display as they commemorated the 40-year anniversary of their run to the franchise's second World Series title.
- ESPN MLBAug 1, 2026, 11:43 PMMets celebrate 40th anniversary of 1986 title
Members of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the franchise's last title on Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 10:05 PMMembers of the 1986 World Series champion Mets celebrate the 40th anniversary of team's last title
Members of the 1986 World Series champion New York Mets celebrated the 40th anniversary of the franchise’s last title on Saturday. Members of that squad marveled at the miraculous turn of events against Boston on the way to the championship and lamented the plight of the current team, which has the second-worst record in the National League at 47-64 heading into Saturday's game against Miami.
- Yahoo SportsAug 1, 2026, 9:52 PMMets’ 40th anniversary celebration of 1986 team a bittersweet reminder of how far current organization has to go
In the number of years alone, a 40th championship reunion can’t help but be a special occasion for the Mets, yet it was impossible to ignore the elephant in the ballpark about the current state of the team.
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