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Mets Baseball Card of the Day: John Franco (Upper Deck World Series)

In our fourth installment of the Upper Deck 2000 World Series, we take a look at the John Franco base card: Want your card featured? Click here. Written 7/20 Tweet
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October 06, 2012  |  Discuss

Mets Baseball Card of the Day: John Franco 2000 Division Series

Topps put out an awesome box set in 2000 where they featured players from both teams and moments in the playoffs: Want to see your card featured? Click here. Written 7/19 Tweet
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August 23, 2012  |  Discuss

Video: John Franco Enshrined In Mets Hall Of Fame

Check out my video coverage of last night’s induction of John Franco into the Mets Hall of Fame.
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June 04, 2012  |  Discuss

Mets induct Franco into team's Hall

John Franco has been inducted into the New York Mets' Hall of Fame. The former closer and team captain was honored in a 35-minute ceremony before Sunday night's game at Citi Field against the St. Louis Cardinals. Franco, who grew up in Brooklyn, says his dream came true when he got a chance to play for the team he rooted for as a kid. The pitcher's family and several...
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June 04, 2012  |  Discuss

Mets induct John Franco into team's Hall of Fame

APNewsNow. With AP Photos. John Franco has been inducted into the New York Mets' Hall of Fame. The former closer and team captain was honored in a 35-minute ceremony before Sunday night's game at Citi Field against the St. Louis Cardinals. Franco, who grew up in Brooklyn, says his dream came true when he got a chance to play for the team he rooted for as a kid. The pitcher...
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June 03, 2012  |  Discuss

Mets Great John Franco to Join Citi at Presale Promotion Events in NYC

OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE METS SINGLE GAME TICKETS VIA ONLINE PRESALE THIS MONDAY AND TUESDAY FEBRUARY 27 AND 28 The New York Mets today announced Citi will offer Citi credit and debit cardholders an exclusive opportunity to purchase Mets single game tickets for the 2012 season at Citi Field before they go on sale to the general public through an online presale at Mets.com/CitiPresale...
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February 24, 2012  |  Discuss

Franco to be inducted into the Mets Hall of Fame

The Mets Hall of Fame is about to get even larger. Last Thursday they announced plans to induct the former closer John Franco into their Hall of Fame this summer.   The move will make Franco their fifth new inductee in the last three years alone. For anyone in the dark, because you prefer football, playing Partypoker or the latest PS3 releases over watching baseball, Franco has...
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January 27, 2012  |  Discuss

Good For John Franco, But Where’s Jesse Orosco?

I’m very happy that John Franco has become the latest member of the Mets’ Hall of Fame.  He is more than deserving of the honor, having pitched 14 seasons with the Mets and becoming the franchise’s all-time saves leader.  However, I am surprised by the fact that Franco was inducted this year, when there is another reliever who’s been waiting longer and is equally, if not...
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January 27, 2012  |  Discuss

John Franco, A Hall of Famer at Heart

Today, the Mets announced John Franco as the latest inductee into their Hall of Fame. I discussed how Tom Seaver might have been “Born to be a Dodger” earlier this week, but if someone was ever born to be a member of the Mets, it’s Franco. Born and raised in the Marlboro Projects in Brooklyn, Franco starred at Lafayette High School and St. John’s before he was selected...
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January 26, 2012  |  Discuss

Congratulations To John Franco On Mets Hall Of Fame Selection!

The Mets announced today that John Franco will be inducted in to the team’s Hall of Fame on June 3 before an afternoon game against the Cardinals. Franco picked up 274 of his 424 saves in a Mets uniform and owns a 2.89 ERA over a 21 year major league career. During a conference call today John Franco had this to say about the big news: “I’m truly honored and humbled to be...
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January 26, 2012  |  Discuss
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