Members of the 1986 World Series champion Mets celebrate the 40th anniversary of team’s last title

Members of the 1986 New York Mets, champions of the World Series, gathered on Saturday to commemorate the 40th anniversary of their team's final title. The squad amassed an impressive 108 regular-season victories and emerged victorious in a seven-game Fall Classic against the Boston Red Sox. The players at the reunion expressed nostalgia for the extraordinary comeback that secured their championship, while also lamenting the current state of the team, which stands with the second-worst record in the National League at 47-64 as of the day of the event.

Former reliever Roger McDowell reflected on the initial objective of clinching the world championship upon the commencement of the season, emphasizing the euphoria that comes with being the last remaining team standing. The Mets, however, had a markedly different experience when they were trailing by two runs in the 10th inning of Game 6 of the championship series, with Mookie Wilson admitting candidly that he feared they would "blow this."

Gary Carter's single set off a remarkable comeback, culminating in Bill Buckner's crucial play, and Ray Knight sealing the win in a 8-5 triumph. The memories of that pivotal moment in baseball history remain etched in the minds of the players, as Wilson shared his continued recounting of the event to his grandkids, who watch videos to learn about the legendary championship.