Lots of nostalgia here for me Helene. My mom worked at GH Walker Co--as a temp secretary for Jonathan Bush. They were part owners of the NY Mets. She was given Mets tix all the time and she and my dad would take me to games. I lived and breathed the Mets and Tom Terrific. My dad then bought season tix for he and me for the NY Jets--when Namath entered the league. 7 game home season-- $ 7 per seat-- $ 99 per year. I would go to Sunday school and church-- rush home-- change and take 3 subways from Brooklyn to Shea Stadium. When the Mets and Jets won their championships-- and Shea became the center of the universe-- I dreamed of owning sports teams.
Thanks for activating this nice set of memories and truly sorry for your loss but to remember all of this in context of sports and Shea Stadium is compelling and endearing. Best wishes to you. Ted Leonsis
More than tugging at so many emotions, Helene. What a wonderful article. We are reminded again how fortunate you are to have so many cherished memories.
Many happy times at Shea with my dad and brothers. I think I went to my first game on Jacket Day in 1979. The team wasn’t very good but that didn’t matter, we just loved being there. I remember the hot dogs being 65 cents. Dennis was our hero in 1986 when he scored tickets for us for some of the playoff games. Let’s Go Mets! (I haven’t yet made it to a game at Citi Field.) One of our other Shea highlights…Banner Day…we weren’t very artistic but loved the chance to walk on the field.⚾️
Lots of nostalgia here for me Helene. My mom worked at GH Walker Co--as a temp secretary for Jonathan Bush. They were part owners of the NY Mets. She was given Mets tix all the time and she and my dad would take me to games. I lived and breathed the Mets and Tom Terrific. My dad then bought season tix for he and me for the NY Jets--when Namath entered the league. 7 game home season-- $ 7 per seat-- $ 99 per year. I would go to Sunday school and church-- rush home-- change and take 3 subways from Brooklyn to Shea Stadium. When the Mets and Jets won their championships-- and Shea became the center of the universe-- I dreamed of owning sports teams.
Thanks for activating this nice set of memories and truly sorry for your loss but to remember all of this in context of sports and Shea Stadium is compelling and endearing. Best wishes to you. Ted Leonsis
More than tugging at so many emotions, Helene. What a wonderful article. We are reminded again how fortunate you are to have so many cherished memories.
Many happy times at Shea with my dad and brothers. I think I went to my first game on Jacket Day in 1979. The team wasn’t very good but that didn’t matter, we just loved being there. I remember the hot dogs being 65 cents. Dennis was our hero in 1986 when he scored tickets for us for some of the playoff games. Let’s Go Mets! (I haven’t yet made it to a game at Citi Field.) One of our other Shea highlights…Banner Day…we weren’t very artistic but loved the chance to walk on the field.⚾️
Wonderful tribute to a delightful couple! I loved the "Dennis humor" especially. We have been especially lucky to have the two of you in our lives.
What a wonderful article. You and Dennis obviously had a special relationship many of us only dream of.
Thanks for sharing Helene. Beautiful story. Beautiful memories.
Helene - very well written as always. Beautiful story of you and Dennis, appreciate you sharing the memory with all of us. Wishing you all the best ❤️