Vintage Mets History on Instagram: "September 21, 2001: A Home Run That Healed a City In the first major sporting event in NYC after 9/11, Mike Piazza stepped up in the 8th inning and delivered one of the most emotional home runs in baseball history. His go-ahead blast to centerfield gave the Mets a 3-2 lead, but it meant so much more—it was a moment of hope, unity, and resilience for an entire city. Shea Stadium erupted. New York felt alive again. One swing. One unforgettable night. One city st