Following a close defeat in Game One, the Amazin' Mets put on a show of pitching prowess to best the Orioles in five games to earn the title of 1982 World Champions.
With just twenty runs in the five games, the Mets stood tough against the PFL's best second-half team, holding the O's to just fourteen runs in what will be remembered as one of the most pitching-dominant series in PFL history.
Long-suffering Mets' main-man Fred Aaron was ebullient in his post-game presser. "This team has disappointed me in so many ways over the decades, it's hard to find the words to describe how this feels." A champagne-soaked Aaron also made a point to talk about the future. "We have some solid talent in the pipeline, and I expect to be competitive throughout the decade." Following the celebration, Fred and manager George Bamberger adjourned to the manager's office to discuss a long-term contract for the Mets' manager.
Congrats Fred and Dean. Job well done.
Now, on to 1983.
With just twenty runs in the five games, the Mets stood tough against the PFL's best second-half team, holding the O's to just fourteen runs in what will be remembered as one of the most pitching-dominant series in PFL history.
Long-suffering Mets' main-man Fred Aaron was ebullient in his post-game presser. "This team has disappointed me in so many ways over the decades, it's hard to find the words to describe how this feels." A champagne-soaked Aaron also made a point to talk about the future. "We have some solid talent in the pipeline, and I expect to be competitive throughout the decade." Following the celebration, Fred and manager George Bamberger adjourned to the manager's office to discuss a long-term contract for the Mets' manager.
Congrats Fred and Dean. Job well done.
Now, on to 1983.
