Mrs. Met Joins Mr. Met in Historic Mascot Hall of Fame Induction
WHO:
MLB.com - Mrs. Met has been elected to the Mascot Hall of Fame.
MLB.com - Katie Haas is the Executive Vice President and Chief of Ballpark Operations for the New York Mets.
MLB.com - Mr. Met is the first mascot inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2007.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Mrs. Met is the first female mascot in history to earn induction into the Mascot Hall of Fame.
MLB.com - Mrs. Met made her first in-costume appearance at Shea Stadium on Opening Day in 1975.
MLB.com - Mrs. Met has made hundreds of appearances each year at games, charitable events, youth programs, and special celebrations.
WHERE:
MLB.com - The New York Mets are based in New York, and Mrs. Met is recognized as a New York icon.
WHEN:
MLB.com - Mrs. Met's in-person debut occurred in 1975.
MLB.com - The Mascot Hall of Fame honors mascots that have made extraordinary contributions to their teams and communities.
WHY:
MLB.com - Mrs. Met's election to the Mascot Hall of Fame is considered a historic milestone for the Mets organization and for mascots across professional sports.
HOW:
MLB.com - Mrs. Met was originally introduced in Mets publications and promotional materials before appearing at Shea Stadium.
In a historic milestone for the New York Mets and professional sports, Mrs. Met has been elected to the Mascot Hall of Fame, making her the first female mascot to receive this honor. Known as a New York icon, Mrs. Met made her debut at Shea Stadium in 1975 and has since participated in hundreds of events each year, from games to charitable activities. This recognition follows the induction of Mr. Met, who was the first mascot honored in the Hall back in 2007, highlighting the significant contributions mascots make to their teams and communities.