Mets: 50 Years, Let's Celebrate

The Mets announced their plans for 2012,  which will be celebrating the team's 50th anniversary. Here is the press release. Enjoy.

METS ANNOUNCE 50^TH ANNIVERSARY PLANS FOR 2012

New Logo, Redesigned Uniforms to Celebrate Mets History

Banner Day to Highlight Mets 50^th Anniversary Themed Promotions

Fans Can Share Photos at Mets50.com and Enter to Win a Pair of 2012 Season Tickets

FLUSHING, N.Y., November 16, 2011 – The New York Mets today announced plans to celebrate their 50^th Anniversary next season unveiling a commemorative logo, introducing redesigned uniforms, revealing a series of promotional giveaways, and launching an interactive online campaign focused on Mets fans and their memories.

The Mets played their first game on April 11, 1962 and six Season Ticket Holders from the club’s inaugural season joined the Mets in making today’s announcement in the Caesars Club at Citi Field.  Mets third baseman David Wright, first baseman Ike Davis and outfielder Lucas Duda were also present and each modeled the uniforms during the event, which was emceed by Howie Rose, the radio voice of the Mets.