It was 1962 when Casey Stengel predicted man would touch the moon before the Mets won the World Series.

By February 1965, Mars looked like a lock, too.

Each of the Mets’ first three seasons of existence ended with the worst record in the majors, averaging more than 113 losses per year.

It was 60 years ago that the one of the most celebrated athletes ever was briefly employed as the team’s “special running instructor” at spring training in St. Petersburg.{ai:summary}<p>The New York Mets struggled significantly in their early years, finishing their first three seasons with the worst records in Major League Baseball, averaging over 113 losses annually. Casey Stengel humorously predicted that man would reach the moon before the Mets won a World Series, highlighting the team's dismal performance. </p><p>As the 1965 season approached, skepticism remained about whether the Mets could improve, given their historical struggles. The team's track record raised doubts about any potential turnaround. #sports</p>

About that time Jesse Owens coached the Mets…

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