In 1969, the New York Mets were one of the most successful baseball upstarts. They had a record of 100-62 and won the World Series that year, making them the first expansion team to do so. The Mets were led by Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver and slugger Cleon Jones. The team's success was largely attributed to their strong pitching staff and timely hitting. The Mets' four-letter acronym is 'METS'.