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2 posted on 09/08/2012 9:05:05 AM PDT by Pharmboy (Democrats lie because they must.)

Mets fan since 1967 here. Nice to see some in sports still conduct themselves with class.

3 posted on 09/08/2012 9:09:11 AM PDT by ez (When you're a hammer, everything looks like a nail.)

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4 posted on 09/08/2012 9:09:28 AM PDT by Admin Moderator

The photos that were removed showed Chipper acknowledging a standing O from the Mets fans and one of the Mets owners, Wilpon, giving Chipper a special painting of Shea Stadium with Chipper’s stats included.

6 posted on 09/08/2012 9:13:39 AM PDT by Pharmboy (Democrats lie because they must.)

I never liked Chipper Jones and I never liked the Mets, but this is one of those sports stories that kind of transcends individuals and team identities. Jones spent his career beating up on the Mets on the field, but never had a bad thing to say about them off the field even when Mets fans heaped tons of abuse on him. In fact, he often went out of his way to point out that he'd feel the same way if he were a Mets fan. That's what a passionate sports fan is all about.

One of former Yankee heroes, Don Mattingly, was the same way -- and he really stood out for it. In his later years, long after his chronic back injuries tarnished what would surely have been a Hall of Fame career, he would be treated very well by opposing players and fans all over the league. In a biographical video that was produced by the YES Sports Network after he retired, one of his former managers described how time seemed to stand still when Mattingly was at the plate in batting practice before a game ... with opposing players and coaches crowded around the cage to watch his magical swing, and fans (even in ballparks on the road) crowded into the lower seats to get a glimpse of him.

It's enough to make even a hardened sports fan emotional. This is what baseball is all about.

12 posted on 09/08/2012 9:31:30 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("If you touch my junk, I'm gonna have you arrested.")

Howdy Pharmboy...long time no see..

Very classy move by the mets...both the org and the fans.

Knowing you mets/giants fans like I do...I expected no less.

Speakin of the giants...y’all coming to the dome this season I see.(I DETEST THE FREAKIN DOME btw)...Good luck with that ;)..lol

17 posted on 09/08/2012 10:48:18 AM PDT by Vigilantcitizen (Dave Mustaine for president.)

Yes, very classy of The Mets.

Well done, Chipper....may you enjoy your retirement.

From an Angels' fan.

18 posted on 09/08/2012 10:54:32 AM PDT by Churchillspirit (9/11/2001. NEVER FORGET.)

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