Mrs. Met has been elected to the Mascot Hall of Fame, marking a historic moment as the first female mascot to receive the honor. The announcement was made Friday on "Good Morning America."
She will join Mr. Met, who was inducted in 2007, in the Hall of Fame, which recognizes prominent figures in sports and entertainment for their contributions to teams and communities. The New York Mets will be the first team to have two mascots in the Hall.
“Mrs. Met has been a beloved part of the Mets family for decades and has inspired fans of all ages with her energy, kindness and unwavering love for baseball,” said Katie Haas, executive vice president and chief of ballpark operations for the Mets, in a press release. “Her election to the Mascot Hall of Fame is a historic milestone, not only for the Mets organization, but for mascots across professional sports. We couldn’t be prouder to celebrate this well-deserved and long overdue honor.”
Mrs. Met, originally known as “Lady Met,” made her debut at Shea Stadium on Opening Day in 1975, becoming baseball’s first mascot couple alongside Mr. Met. She was a consistent presence for the team before stepping away from the spotlight for a period, making a comeback in 2013.
This year’s class also includes South Carolina’s Cocky, BYU’s Cosmo, Minnesota’s Goldy, and the Denver Broncos’ Miles. Mrs. Met's induction recognizes her significant contributions and enduring presence within the Mets organization and the broader world of sports mascots.