The latest 30 for 30 documentary, "Once Upon a Time in Queens", directed by Nick Davis, tells the story of the 1986 Mets, one of the most dominating, infamous and magical teams of all time. A team that as much as any in memory captured the spirit and the ethos of the time and city in which it played. Ultimately, the 1986 Mets were an unforgettable story, one told in colorful, entertaining and unvarnished fashion in the four-part 30 for 30 documentary film from ESPN Films.
The series traces the origins of the 1986 team back to the late 1970s, when the Mets were a listless, struggling franchise -- and New York City was nearly bankrupt. Thirty-five years later, it all feels like a fairy tale -- a fun movie about a charismatic band of lovable players who came together for one big score. But beyond the glory, there was so much more. In different ways, the team would be shadowed by its time and tensions and never again win another title. Their story of triumph may have been magical, but the tale of their fall was inevitable.
Whether or not you're a Mets fan, sports fans from 1986 remember it well. Which is why ESPN is excited to announce an official "Once Upon a Time in Queens" consumer products collection. Featuring official Mitchell & Ness Cooperstown apparel, as well as limited edition card packs from Topps, the collection brings fans back to that magical time in 1986, when "The Bad Guys" cemented their legacy.
"Once Upon a Time in Queens" premieres Tuesday and Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN.
Click below for more details and to purchase the following:
• Mitchell & Ness "Once Upon a Time in Queens" apparel collection
• Limited edition card packs from Topps
• "Once Upon A Time In Queens" -- an oral history book by Nick Davis, with a foreword by Jimmy Kimmel