Bobby Valentine joins Jay Horwitz for an emotional and wide-ranging Amazin’ Conversations — covering everything from the legendary mustache disguise in 1999 to his induction into the Mets Hall of Fame with Carlos Beltrán and Lee Mazzilli. Bobby reflects on his playing and managing career with the Mets, his bond with the fans, the 2000 National League pennant run, and unforgettable moments like Robin Ventura’s Grand Slam Single.
Bobby and Jay also revisit the 9/11 season, sharing powerful stories about the team’s role in healing the city, Mike Piazza’s iconic homer, the work players did behind the scenes, and the fans who inspired them.
This is the full Bobby V story — baseball, leadership, heart, and the moments that shaped Mets history.
00:00 – The Mustache Disguise Story01:14 – Breaking the Tension in 199902:06 – Bobby on the Mets Hall of Fame03:12 – Playing & Coaching With Legends04:23 – Managing Through the Late 90s06:06 – Turning the Mets Around07:01 – Getting the Most Out of Players07:49 – Why Mets Fans Love Bobby V08:49 – Battling the Braves & Yankees09:12 – The Full Mustache Story (Again!)10:11 – Players Reacting to the Disguise11:14 – The 2000 Pennant Run12:21 – Robin Ventura’s Grand Slam Single13:18 – Japan Trip & Benny Agbayani14:17 – Leadership Through 9/1115:08 – September 11 Memories16:07 – The Team Giving Back17:21 – Mike Piazza’s 9/11 Home Run18:24 – The Ashes in the Bullpen Story19:14 – Final Thoughts & Mets Legacy
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