New York Mets to Launch Online Charity Auction of Authentic Game-Worn Autographed 9/11 Tribute Caps

- Auction on Mets.com to run through Nov. 1
- Mets Foundation to distribute funds to benefit area charities

09/10/2007, FLUSHING, N.Y. -- The New York Mets, in conjunction with Mets-Steiner Collectibles, today announced the launch of a charity auction of authentic, autographed game-worn caps honoring New York City's uniformed servicemen and servicewomen. Mets players and coaches will wear special caps bearing the initials or shield of a city agency during the September 11 game against the Atlanta Braves at Shea Stadium. Each of the game worn caps will be individually signed by a player or coach on the New York Mets roster.

The online auction on Mets.com runs through November 1, with all proceeds distributed by the Mets Foundation to benefit ongoing efforts to support families of area police, fire, civic, and emergency officials who lost their lives in the September 11 attacks on America.

Fans can bid on these one-of-a-kind caps honoring the New York City Police Department, New York City Fire Department, New York City Fire Department Paramedics, New York State Courts, Port Authority Police Department, and the Office of Emergency Management.

Online bids for individual caps will be accepted, as well as the opportunity to bid on the entire collection of caps. The minimum starting bid for the complete set of caps begins at $50,000.

For more information or tickets log on to Mets.com, LosMets.com or call 718-507-TIXX.

Source: MLB

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