Car Rental New York and the New York Mets

In a city filled with sports heroes and storied franchises, the New York Mets are second to none. Get your glove on and keep your eyes open for a foul ball. A Major League Baseball team since 1962, taking in a Mets game should be on every car rental New York customers to do list. World Series Champions in 1969 and 1986, the Mets offer some of the best action baseball has to offer. Hopes are high for the upcoming season as the Mets won their division in 2006. As the playoffs rolled around, the Mets defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers, before losing to the eventual World Series Champions, the St. Louis Cardinals. Backed by solid pitching and a potent offense, the New York Mets are a National League force. If you thought you had to spend your entire car rental New York vacation in Manhattan, think again. The New York Mets are the pride of Queens. Taking in a game is worth the drive and is the perfect outing for any sports fan. So the next time you're in the Big Apple, get out of Midtown and spend an evening out with the New York Mets.

Fun Facts

  • Pitcher Randy Johnson is the only active Major League player who stands as tall as the Mets mascot Mr. Met, at 6 feet 10 inches.
  • The 1969 Mets actually recorded an album singing a variety of songs including 'You Gotta Have Heart' from the musical Damn Yankees
  • Despite their long history, and the slew of successful pitchers who have played for the Mets, no Met pitcher has ever thrown a no-hitter
  • In the first modern era all New York World Series, the New York Yankees defeated the Mets in 2000, in what was coined the 'Subway Series'

Tickets to Shea Stadium

Welcome to the big blue baseball field. With your next car rental New York, keep your eyes peeled for the big blue stadium. Located at 123-01 Roosevelt Avenue, Shea Stadium is the life of Flushing, New York. The cost of parking your Prestige Car Rental New York vehicle at Shea Stadium is $14 on game days. If you thought that taking your family to a game would be expensive, think again. On special dates, the Mets have tickets available for as little as $5. To purchase your tickets, feel free to call the Mets ticket outlet at (718) 507-TIXX. If you'd prefer to order your tickets online, Prestige Car Rental New York suggests visiting the teams official website http://newyork.mets.mlb.com/ . In 2009, the Mets will move from Shea Stadium, to the new Citi Field. With a capacity of 45,000, Citi Field will be one of the most innovative and state of the art stadiums in all of America. But don't wait until 2009 to come to a New York Mets game, get your tickets today.

Just For Kids

The next time you look over at your child, odds are they won't be looking at the field. However, on your car rental New York vacation, what is going on off the field will also keep them smiling. The team mascot, Mr. Met will keep your young one laughing throughout the entire game. Mr. Met, and his giant baseball head, is one of the most active and recognizable mascots in all of pro sports. Fun at the stadium, Mr. Met is also available for your next birthday party. If your child is a true Mets fan, call (201) 784-9600 for information on the Mets Fan Club for Kids. This group has lots of fun events and information for your young fan.

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