All these things said about Mookie pretty much echo my sentiments. Mookie was many things to many Met fans. #1, Mr Met, and just a great guy. And lemme add that if it wasnt for him during the early 80's (after the horrible late 70's) the Mets may have lost me as a fan ( if that was indeed ever possible). I find it hard to say now, after sticking with the team thru thick and thin, but I have to admit after 78,79, & 80 my Met fan feelings were hanging by a string. I still loved those teams, but I was a very fickle and frustrated fan. Mookie pulled me back in just by being Mookie. His play and exuberance put the smile back on my game face.