Tip Your Cap

by 2 December 14, 2014 19 Comments

What a great sign of respect this was on Terry's part. The final out was just recorded, the Mets won and the offseason was just beginning. Terry trotted out, tossed some balls up to our crew and tipped his cap. The 2014 season was now officially over. Photographer Brian Sokoloff was also in the stands that day. He snapped this moment and I've since had it blown up for my office. I stare at it every single day. This photo shows much more than just Terry and his nice gesture. It shows hundreds of passionate fans equally excited to share this moment together. Clapping, pointing, smiling and genuinely thrilled. This is what The 7 Line Army is all about. Those faces inspire me to do what I do. A small handful of fans are also tipping their caps back. This has stood out to me the most lately. Terry doesn't know any of us, but he appreciates our consistent loyalty both at home and on the road.

Here's an idea.

Let's do this together on Opening Day. 860 of us standing after the ceremonial first pitch and tipping our caps to our team. Our players. Our coaches. It's great to be there with family and friends, but we are really there for the team. It would be a great sign of respect and support. We'll end it with a massive LET'S GO METS chant to officially get the 2015 season started. Dumb? Cool? Sure, why not? What do ya think?

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Phil Konigsberg

June 30, 2015

I think the Mets players, coaches and manager would really appreciate that gesture. I think it is a great idea. But why do this only on Opening Day? Why not do this at every home game? I’m sure you’re aware of the Bleacher Bums at Yankee Stadium who do a shout out to every defensive position player at Yankee home games in the top of the first inning.

Anahid

June 30, 2015

Will be there in spirit, very cool of them to recognize the 7 Line!

Betsy

June 30, 2015

I love the idea, I’m down

Brian Klejsmyt

June 30, 2015

I like the idea. I’ll probably be doing it from my own seat at the stadium where ever I get mine. Or I might join you guys right behind you. I agree. A great sign of respect for a team we’re all passionate about.

Eusebio Arroyo

June 30, 2015

An awesome idea!. :)

Rob Savage

June 30, 2015

It’s just another sign of class bestowed upon this franchise by The7LineArmy. I’m all in!!

Kevin

June 30, 2015

Sounds like a really cool idea.

l

June 30, 2015

great idea …the 7line army keeps growing every year and soon the whole stadium will be full of us …greatest fans in the world are Mets fans …

Melissa La Cour

June 30, 2015

Great idea. Def need something to pump everyone up for the start of a new season.

Michael Hennessy

June 30, 2015

Awesome !!! Must do this.

Linda Stephanopoulos

June 30, 2015

Hi Darren..

It is a great idea…I am a season ticket holder so I won’t be sitting with you…we should pass the word and get the whole stadium to do it…

Thanks for the putting together the the 7 Line Army..I will be going to the game and Yankee Stadium and also at Pittsburg..

Linda Stephanopoulos
917-685-4443

Carlos Herrera

June 30, 2015

That would be a great thing to do. Let’s show all baseball fans that we are the greatest METS FANS ALIVE.

Carlos G

June 30, 2015

Love the idea and initiative. To push it even further, the crowd could stay standing until the first strike.

gene

June 30, 2015

Great idea……counting the days

Eileen Plunkett

June 30, 2015

❤️ It!! But can’t sit w u bc i have tic plan aready!

Eileen Plunkett

June 30, 2015

Can we spread the word & get EVERYBODY to do it for our guys? I mean, they’re primed to Take Back NY so let’s give that last little nudge—- well, 40,000 little nudges!