Back in 1979, the stubborn New York Mets, then owned by Bebe DeRoulet (before being sold), chose a new mascot for the team. Around this time, the team phased out Mr. Met and instead chose a different look, a live mule.
Really, the team mascot was a live mule, named Mettle. Fans were able to see the mule in the bullpens at Shea Stadium. In 1979, when Fred Wilpon and Nelson Doubleday purchased the team and almost immediately discontinued Mettle the Mule.
I've always liked Mr. Met and mascots in general. From Mr. Met, the Phillie Phanatic, and even Wally the Green Monster. In a recent "Tweet of the Game" on SNY, reviving Mettle was presented as a choice. I say, why not. They brought back Banner Day this year and Mr. Met in the 1990's. It would only be fitting to revive him as part of the franchise.
Mettle at Shea Stadium in 1979, one of the only known images of the mascot.
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