Spring Premier Auction 2019
Wed, Apr 10, 2019 08:00PM EDT - Sun, Apr 28, 2019 09:00AM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 318
1973 NEW YORK METS NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS BANNER FLOWN AT SHEA STADIUM (MEIGRAY LOA)
Sold for
$853.20
Sold Price includes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $300,000 | $25,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
"Ya Gotta Believe!!!" -- the rallying cry coined by relief pitcher Tug McGraw -- summed up 1973 for the New York Mets. In a season of mediocrity in the NL East the Mets once again found a way to get it done winning the division by 1.5 games over the Cardinals with a record of 82-79. Four years after earning their "Miracle" nickname the Mets stunned the Big Red Machine in the NLCS to win the National League pennant. Only one Mets player batted above .260 that year but it was their strong starting pitching staff led by Tom Seaver and their reliable bullpen solidified by the raw-raw McGraw that got them to the World Series where Yogi Berra's boys would fall to the Oakland A's.
For their efforts the '73 Mets raised this offered NL Champions banner. Measuring 82" by 132" (roughly 7 x 10.5 feet) the massive sail cloth material reads “NEW YORK - METS - NATIONAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONS - 1973”. The numbering and lettering come in blue tackle twill besides “METS” which is done in blue on orange tackle twill. It exhibits heavy wear and is quite weathered from being flown at Shea Stadium. It is completely intact aside from a few small holes and torn edges. Includes LOA from MeiGray stating that the flag was used during Shea Stadium’s final season and removed after the final game in the stadium’s history on Sept. 28 2008. MLB Authentication hologram sticker (LH020888) affixed to the back of the banner confirms this.
Payment for your invoice must clear in full prior to shipping. All items will be shipped from SCP Auctions’ Laguna Niguel, CA office in the order that payments are received. Please allow up to three business days following clearance of payment for items to ship. All items will be shipped UPS/FedEx Ground unless you contact us to discuss an alternative shipping method. If you would like your items shipped in a different method, such as UPS/FedEx Next Day or UPSFedEx 2-Day, you must contact our Post Sale Services Manager Veronica Rodriguez by emailing customerservice@scpauctions.com to discuss alternative shipping instructions. Prior to bidding, please be aware of estimated shipping costs, especially for large or heavy lots. You may contact SCP Auctions for any shipping estimates lots you are bidding on or interested in bidding on. If you intend to pick up your items in person at the SCP Auctions office, please call us to schedule. Payment must clear prior to items being available for pick-up.
