Ron Darling on the '86 Mets, Davey Johnson & World Series Memories
About this episode
Ron Darling joins Jay Horwitz to discuss the legendary 1986 Mets and share memorable stories from that season.
As the 40th anniversary of the legendary 1986 Mets approaches, Ron Darling joins Jay Horwitz to relive one of the greatest teams in baseball history. Darling shares stories about Davey Johnson's leadership, the unforgettable personalities that made the clubhouse special, the pressure of the postseason, the 1986 World Series, Gary Carter's impact, Dwight Gooden, Mel Stottlemyre, and why that Mets team remains unlike any other. Plus, hear behind-the-scenes stories that even longtime Mets fans may have never heard. Don't forget to subscribe for more exclusive Mets interviews and Amazin' Conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
People in this episode
Host: Jay Horwitz
Guest: Ron Darling
Topics covered
- 1986 Mets
- World Series
- baseball history
- team leadership
- postseason pressure
- Mets personalities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mets
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