# @New York Mets on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=q1YyvZPJw60
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/29749352-New-York-Mets-youtube
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- **Posted:** 2025-04-23T14:30:40.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** New York Mets (@Mets) — https://gondola.cc/Mets

## Caption

Legendary NY Post columnist Mike Vaccaro joins the show to open up about the challenges of returning to work after a lower leg amputation, his deep connection to New York sports history, and the complicated nature of boos and fan expectations in the Big Apple.

From his unforgettable first meeting with Tom Seaver to navigating his career through adversity, Vaccaro discusses the evolving role of the journalist, writing personal stories, and why Citi Field may be transforming into one of baseball’s greatest home field advantages.

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#Mets #MikeVaccaro #TomSeaver #CitiField #MLB #Baseball #MeetAtTheApple #NewYorkMets #metspodcast 

00:00 - Teaser
01:20 - Mike Vaccaro on Being the Subject of His Own Story
02:16 - Announcing His Amputation & Writing Through Vulnerability
03:49 - Writing First-Person Without Going "Maudlin"
04:42 - Facing Resistance in Public & a Positive Gym Moment
06:35 - Coaching Other Amputees & Paying It Forward
07:25 - Covering Sports While Recovering
08:35 - Why Being Remote Doesn’t Replace the Ballpark
09:33 - Mixing History into Modern Game Coverage
10:36 - Vaccaro’s Love of Sports Has Only Grown
12:09 - Vaccaro’s Sunday Column & Why Lists Work
13:47 - On New York’s Boo Culture: From Judge to Soto
14:52 - Beltran, Booing & Fan Accountability
16:10 - How Lindor Won Over the Fans the Right Way
17:28 - Francisco’s Thumbs Down Redemption Arc
18:25 - Pete Alonso’s Forever Moment at Citi Field
19:53 - Comparing 2024 Mets to 1986 Vibes
21:04 - Citi Field Becoming a Legitimate Home Field Advantage
22:09 - Childhood Sports Heroes: Seaver, Namath, Dr. J
23:15 - Rocky First Interview with Tom Seaver
24:45 - How Seaver Grew to Appreciate His Legacy
26:09 - Classic Dugout Story: Seaver Dismantles Reporters with a Smile
26:31 - Why We’re All Still 10-Year-Old Fans Inside
27:05 - Reflections on Friendship & Sharing the Journey

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