EPISODE · Sep 7, 2025 · 32 MIN
September 2 - 8, 1985
from Catch the Rising Stars: A New York Mets Retro Podcast · host Phil Abramson
This week’s episode pays tribute to former Mets manager, Davey Johnson, who sadly recently passed away at the age of 82. And in our 1985 look-back, we discuss a week when Keith Hernandez testified in front of a federal grand jury about his former use of cocaine. We also look at how Gary Carter hit five home runs in a span of two games. And the Mets and Dodgers get into an on-field brawl in L.A. This is an important episode to listen to.
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This week’s episode pays tribute to former Mets manager, Davey Johnson, who sadly recently passed away at the age of 82. And in our 1985 look-back, we discuss a week when Keith Hernandez testified in front of a federal grand jury about his former use of cocaine. We also look at how Gary Carter hit five home runs in a span of two games. And the Mets and Dodgers get into an on-field brawl in L.A. This is an important episode to listen to.
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