Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 256. Glued binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 256 p. Contains: Illustrations black & white. 100 Things... Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. With traditions records and team lore this lively detailed book explores the personalities events and facts every Mets fan should know. It contains crucial information such as important dates player nicknames memorable moments and outstanding achievements by singular players. This guide to all things New York Mets covers Robin Ventura s 1999 Grand-Slam single the 1969 shoe polish incident and the history behind the names and numbers on the left-field wall.