Good news: Mets to wear 1986 throwbacks several times in 2016

Sports fans are by and large a nostalgic group. Any chance we get to relive classic moments in the history of our favorite teams, we jump on it. And anytime we hear a throwback jersey or uniform will be making a comeback, it’s a cause for celebration.

And with that said, we now celebrate the New York Mets.

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According to an ESPN New York report, the Mets will not only be celebrating the 30th anniversary of the franchise’s one and only World Series championship in 1986, they will also be bringing back the classic 1986 jerseys and making them a part of their regular season rotation in 2016.

Lovely, aren’t they?

In January, the team announced a formal celebration would take place from May 27-29 at Citi Field, with several players and coaches from that team, including manager Davey Johnson, making an appearance. But Wednesday’s report guarantees that celebration will last all season long.

As the good people at UniWatch also point out, it appears the uniforms will include the 25th anniversary patch the team sported during the 1986 season. That patch, for the record, was technically incorrect as the Mets were entering their 25th season. Their 25th anniversary would actually come in 1987.

When it comes to being authentic, one must embrace their flaws and own their mistakes. The Mets are doing that here, and we applaud that. Now, we just can’t wait to see these jerseys back on the field in games that count.

By the way, if you’re interested (and we know you are) in owning an 86 Mets’ throwback, they are now available at MLB Shop. Get’em while you can.

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