1986: Mets clinch NL East, fans destroy Shea
The New York Mets clinched the National League Eastern Division title on September 17, beating the Chicago Cubs, 4-2.
New York Mets manager Davey Johnson told Dave Magadan on Sunday night’s flight home from St. Louis
“I was just glad I was able to put all the fans out of my mind when I was at the plate,” said Magadan following the win over the Chicago Cubs to clinch the National League East title.