The Mets made sure they wouldn’t be champions in 1986. Led by manager Davey Johnson, the storied ’86 Mets had a roster whose mention can still bring tears to the eyes of diehards.

The Mets made sure they wouldn’t be champions in 1986. Led by manager Davey Johnson, the storied ’86 Mets had a roster whose mention can still bring tears to the eyes of diehards.

The Mets made sure they wouldn’t be champions in 1986. Led by manager Davey Johnson, the storied ’86 Mets had a roster whose mention can still bring tears to the eyes of diehards.

FLUSHING, NY - OCTOBER 27: Right fielder Darryl Strawberry #18 of the New York Mets at bat during game 7 of the 1986 World Series against the Boston Red Sox at Shea Stadium on October 27, 1986 in ...

As panic-stricken Mets fans resort to pulling their hair out, it would seem to be the perfect time to go back in time to ...

The 1986 Mets gather for a 30th anniversary celebration in May at Citi Field. UPI. Mets fans know what comes next, the way they know all the lyrics to “American Pie,” the way they know, ...

The 1986 Mets stayed mostly injury free, another big factor in their success. This year’s team hasn’t had such luck. Of course, the game has evolved in the last 35 years.

The New York Mets are three wins away from winning their first pennant in nine years, and Darryl Strawberry sees one key similarity between this year's team and the 1986 squad.

After 1986, Carter was fully into his decline phase, with his heavy workload from his 20s taking full effect by his mid-30s; he was worth just 0.1 WAR in '88, when the 100-win Mets won the NL East ...

New York Mets’ World Series Championship Appearances. The Mets have appeared in the World Series five times: in 1969, 1973, 1986, 2000, and 2015.

Gooden and Strawberry were integral parts of the 1986 Mets, who went a major league-best 108-54 and beat Boston in a seven-game World Series, then derailed their careers with drug problems.

It was the day the Mets retired Darryl Strawberry’s No. 18 jersey. At the time, the team was going nowhere, 10 games under .500. Most observers felt they were headed for a trade deadline sell-off.