Purple place: Mets unveil the new Grimace seat at Citi Field

New York Mets News

Purple place: Mets unveil the new Grimace seat at Citi Field
Miami MarlinsCT State WireDC Wire
  • 📰 AP
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 21 sec. here
  • 15 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 57%
  • Publisher: 51%

Fenway Park has the Ted Williams seat. And now Citi Field has the Grimace seat. The kid-friendly McDonald’s character made another appearance at the ballpark Monday, when the New York Mets unveiled a commemorative purple seat in section 302 to honor “his special connection to Mets fans.

The Afternoon WireAmerica's political system is under stress as voters and their leaders navigate unfamiliar terrainThe FBI says Iran tried to send hacked files to Democrats.

That victory began a seven-game winning streak, and Grimace the Mets’ good-luck charm soon went viral, taking on a life of its own online. The new Grimace seat in the second deck in right field — located in row 6, seat 12 to signify 6/12 on the calendar — was brought into the Shannon Forde press conference room Monday afternoon. The character posed next to the chair and with fans who strolled into the room.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

AP /  🏆 728. in US

Miami Marlins CT State Wire DC Wire MLB NYC State Wire NJ State Wire NY State Wire S N A Sports Oddities MLB Baseball

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Mets unveil purple ‘Grimace' seat at Citi Field celebrating famed June win streakMets unveil purple ‘Grimace' seat at Citi Field celebrating famed June win streakGrimace’s legacy is alive and well at Citi Field. The New York Mets on Monday unveiled a commemorative purple seat to honor the beloved McDonald’s…
Read more »

Mets honor late legend who played most games in franchise history at Citi FieldMets honor late legend who played most games in franchise history at Citi FieldMets legend Ed Kranepool was honored in series opener against Nationals
Read more »

Guinness World Record Set at Citi Field by Comedian, Lifelong New York Mets FanGuinness World Record Set at Citi Field by Comedian, Lifelong New York Mets FanEitan Levine, a comedian and New York Mets fan made history at Citi Field.
Read more »

Justin Manning is Citi Field's ultimate hype man for Mets gamesJustin Manning is Citi Field's ultimate hype man for Mets gamesHave you ever wondered who is behind the mic getting the crowd all hyped up at a Mets game? Look no further than Justin T. Manning, aka “Just The Man”, who is
Read more »

Urgency of Mets' September playoff push has been common all year: 'They began feeling like thatUrgency of Mets' September playoff push has been common all year: 'They began feeling like thatQUEENS, NY — Wednesday night at Citi Field felt like a playoff game for the Mets.
Read more »

Ed Kranepool, longest-tenured Mets player ever and member of Miracle Mets, dies at 79Ed Kranepool, longest-tenured Mets player ever and member of Miracle Mets, dies at 79A native of New York, the first baseman/outfielder spent 18 seasons with the Mets, hitting .261 over 1,853 regular-season games. He was an All-Star in 1965.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-19 10:45:26