Pulitzer Prize-winning sportswriter Ira Berkow will discuss his entertaining and eventful time around the New York Mets at the Yogi Berra Museum & Learning Center on July 15 at 6 p.m., followed by a signing of his new book “Summers at Shea.”
In a distinguished journalism career that spans the Mets’ colorful history, Berkow, a former New York Times columnist, has covered every major Mets personality, from Casey Stengel to Tom Seaver and Darryl Strawberry to David Wright.
Summers at Shea is culled from 50 years’ worth of reflections, personal stories and opinions on major players and events.
Berkow’s appearance at the Museum precedes the New Jersey Jackals 7:05 p.m. game against the Quebec Capitales at adjacent Yogi Berra Stadium. It also coincides with the Mets hosting the 2013 All-Star Game at Citi Field, as well as the 40th anniversary of the Mets’ improbable 1973 National League championship team, managed by Yogi Berra.
Books are available at the Museum. To RSVP or for more info, call (973) 655-2378.
50 summers at Shea must have been torturous.