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Articles in which Casey Stengel was tagged


Casey to Pilot Mets; OKs 1 Year at 80G
New York Daily News, September 30, 1961
The Mets have hired their first manager. Also, "Building of the Mets' Park Begins in Week"
Tags: Casey Stengel.


It's N.Y. Mets From Now On!
Brooklyn Daily, April 13, 1962
Brooklyn Daily's coverage of the parade and ceremony that welcomed the Mets to New York.
Tags: M. Donald Grant, Casey Stengel.


City Welcomes Mets; Debut at PG Today
New York Daily News, April 13, 1962
The day before their first home game at the Polo Grounds, the Mets were honored with a ticker-tape parade in lower Manhattan's Canyon of Heroes.
Tags: Casey Stengel.


Fans, Vendors Believe Casey's Just A Darling
New Jersey Record (Bergen, NJ), April 14, 1962
The perspective from the seats of the Polo Grounds as the Mets settle in as the new tenants.
Tags: Casey Stengel.


Mets Lose Opener, 4-3, Win Fans
New York Daily News, April 14, 1962
The Mets have played their first home game, a 4-3 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Polo Grounds.
Tags: Casey Stengel, Frank Thomas.


Casey Relearning How Loser Feels
New Jersey Record (Bergen, NJ), April 19, 1962
Casey Stengel managed losing teams before his storied run leading the Yankees, and the Mets are returning him to those days. Includes a cartoon by Charlie McGill.
Tags: Casey Stengel.


For The Record
New Jersey Record (Bergen, NJ), April 19, 1962
A column in The Record by Al Del Greco. The Mets have lost six games in a row, and Casey Stengel's reputation as a managerial genius is in jeopardy.
Tags: Casey Stengel.


Mets Savor 1st Taste of Victory
Newsday, April 24, 1962
After opening the 1962 season with nine consecutive losses, the Mets finally have their first win, a 9-1 defeat of the Pirates in Pittsburgh.
Tags: Jay Hook, Casey Stengel.


Puzzled Casey's Problem: How to Heat Cold Pitching
New York Daily News, May 2, 1962
The 1962 Mets starting pitching has been a problem; the team has lost 13 of its first 16 games. Maybe making Bob Moorhead a starter will help? Also, a Bill Gallo cartoon featuring Frank Thomas.
Tags: Bob Moorhead, Casey Stengel.


Moment of Truth - By Bruce Stark
New York Daily News, April 9, 1963
Will the Mets' winning record in spring training carry over into the regular season?
Tags: Casey Stengel.


Just for the Record - By Bruce Stark
New York Daily News, July 29, 1963
A Casey Stengel cartoon by Bruce Stark.
Tags: Casey Stengel.


The Lady's Fickle - By Bruce Stark
New York Daily News, August 20, 1963
This is an odd content warning: This cartoon includes Bruce Stark's interpretation of what Casey Stengel looks like when aroused. Click with caution!
Tags: Casey Stengel.


Facing Up to It -- by Bruce Stark
New York Daily News, April 21, 1964
New York's managers have their first wins of the season.
Tags: Yogi Berra, Casey Stengel.


Our Gang -- by Bruce Stark
New York Daily News, September 1, 1964
Daily News cartoonist Bruce Stark depicts international Little Leaguers visiting with Casey Stengel at Shea Stadium.
Tags: Casey Stengel.


Casey Facing Decision: Can Yogi Cut Mustard?
New York Daily News, March 31, 1965
After managing the Yankees in 1964, Yogi Berra came to the Mets as a coach. Manager Casey Stengel wanted to activate him as a player. Yogi would reluctantly concede, but his active status would not last.
Tags: Yogi Berra, Casey Stengel.


Casey's 'Baby' Catcher Becomes Met for 70G
New York Daily News, June 25, 1966
The Mets have signed their number one draft pick, catcher Steve Chilcott, who came highly recommended by former manager Casey Stengel.
Tags: Steve Chilcott, Casey Stengel.


Casey: Many Legends in His Own Time; Dead at 85, He Leaves Us Laughing
New York Daily News, October 1, 1975
Obituary of Casey Stengel, by Phil Pepe of the Daily News. Plus a supporting article where Billy Martin and other ex-Yankees who played for Stengel share their memories.
Tags: Casey Stengel.



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