While watching Mets games on television this year, I’ve noticed the cameras focus occasionally on a guy who holds up signs that comment on the team or a play. This guy is obviously a long-time Mets fan, because he must harken back to the days of the Sign Man, who attended games through the Joan Payson era.
Recently, the New York Times ran a story about the Sign Man, along with some explanation of how his eighteen-year tenure in the stands came to an end after the 1981 season. Though Sign Man apparently returned in 2002 (I think I remember seeing it during the game, but I could be mistaken), there’s been little about him otherwise. The article ends too abruptly, but I can’t help but wonder if there might be a way for the Mets to get the old Sign Man to meet the new one. And if this team can get back to the World Series, it would be wonderful to see that melding of old and new generations as Mets fans hope to see their team crowned the World Champs once again.
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