Keith Hernandez on the '86 Mets, Davey Johnson & Why They Were Different
About this episode
Keith Hernandez reflects on the legendary 1986 Mets and their unique place in baseball history.
As the 40th anniversary of the legendary 1986 Mets approaches, Keith Hernandez sits down with Jay Horwitz to relive one of the greatest teams in baseball history. Keith shares stories from the unforgettable postseason, Davey Johnson's leadership, Lenny Dykstra's legendary Game 6 at-bat, the personalities that made the team special, and why the 1986 Mets still hold such a unique place in New York sports. He also reflects on his Hall of Fame candidacy, Rusty Staub's influence, and the friendships that have lasted decades. If you love Mets history, this is one conversation you won't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Jay Horwitz
Guest: Keith Hernandez
Topics covered
- 1986 Mets
- baseball history
- postseason stories
- team leadership
- Hall of Fame candidacy
- New York sports
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: New York Mets
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