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sports2 years ago

Mets Hall of Fame Welcomes New Inductees and Honors Broadcast Legends.

Al Leiter, former pitcher for the New York Mets, was inducted into the team's Hall of Fame along with former third baseman Howard Johnson and broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose. During the ceremony, Leiter's son Jack surprised him by catching his ceremonial first pitch. Leiter reflected on his time with the Mets and how special it was to play for the team he grew up rooting for. Johnson, a member of the Mets' 1986 championship team, also spoke about the honor of being inducted.

sports2 years ago

Mets Hall of Fame Inducts Legends and Celebrates Broadcasters.

Howard Johnson and Al Leiter were inducted into the New York Mets Hall of Fame, along with broadcasters Gary Cohen and Howie Rose, and media relations executive Jay Horwitz. Johnson played for the Mets from 1985 to 1993 and ranks third in team history with 202 stolen bases and fourth in homers (192) and RBIs (629). Leiter grew up a Mets fan in New Jersey before pitching for the team from 1998 through 2004. Cohen and Rose have called the team's games on radio and television since 1989 and 1995, respectively.