If there was a team that captivated the New York City baseball scene it was the 1986 New York Mets, with their flare and exciting style of play it was no doubt that they went onto the 1986 World Series. It had been 17 years since the Mets won their first World Series title and they were itching for another. Unlike their first appearance when they were the underdogs the Mets entered the 1986 Fall Classic against the Boston Red Sox as the heavy favorites. The series went to seven games thanks to the infamous error made by Red Sox first baseman Bill Buckner on Mookie Wilsons grounder. On Oct. 27 1986 the Mets clinched their second title proving they were amazin once again. Signatures and inscriptions included are: Davey Johnson ""86 WS Champs"", Darryl Strawberry ""Strawman"", Mel Stottlemyre, Dwigh Gooden ""Dr. K"", Bobby Ojeda ""18-5"", Ron Darling ""15-6"", Wally Backman "".333 WS BA"", Keith Hernandez ""1st NYM Captain"", Ray Knight ""1986 World Series MVP"", Lenny Dykstra ""Nails"", Kevin Mitchell and Sid Fernandez ""16-6."" This is a must have for any true Mets fan. It includes a Steiner Sports Certificate of Authenticity. This piece is also MLB authenticated.