Temple Judea welcomes local sports author Brett Topel for book talk and signing

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Temple Judea will host local author Brett Topel on Nov. 14 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Topel is the author of four books, the most recent being “Miracle Moments in New York Mets History,” published this past June by Sports Publishers, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing in New York. He has also written “When Shea Was Home: The Story of the 1975 Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Jets,” “So, You Think You’re A New York Mets Fan” and “Simply The Best: The 1929-31 Philadelphia Athletics Dynasty.”

Signed copies of the books will be available for purchase.

In his newest book Topel details the Mets’ greatest achievements, from the Mets’ first win in franchise history in 1962, to Tom Seaver’s near-perfect game in 1969, the 1986 World Series, the trade for Mike Piazza, Al Leiter’s two-hitter during the 1999 one-game playoff, Jacob deGrom’s 2015 All-Star Game appearance and much more. Former Mets’ World Champion Jerry Koosman says of the book: “This book definitely brings back many memories, especially the little details I had forgotten. It is a pleasure to read.”

Topel has appeared on many national and local media outlets discussing his book, including MLB Network’s award-winning show, “MLB Now” and multiple appearances on Ed Randall’s “Talking Baseball” on WFAN radio.

In 2016, Topel released “When Shea Was Home: The Story of the 1975 Mets, Yankees, Giants, and Jets.”

Four teams, 175 games, 3,738,546 fans—one stadium. For one season, all four New York teams—the Mets, Jets, Yankees, and Giants—called Shea Stadium home.

“When Shea was Home” includes interviews with the stadium’s former head groundskeeper, the legendary Pete Flynn, as well as Jerry Koosman, Bud Harrelson and Ed Kranepool of the Mets, Giants owner John Mara, Rich Caster of the Jets, former Super Bowl MVP quarterback Doug Williams, who played that year at Shea for Grambling, and many more.

The New York Times wrote that “[Topel captures] the tragicomedy of four struggling clubs living cheek by jowl” and made it one of its Father’s Day Book Picks.

“So You Think You’re A New York Mets Fan?” tests and expands your knowledge of Mets baseball. Rather than merely posing questions and providing answers, this book will give you the details behind each—stories that bring to life players and coaches, games and seasons. José Reyes called it: “The perfect book for any Mets fan!”

There is no fee for this event. All are welcome. 

For more information, or to RSVP, please contact Temple Judea at 516-621-8049 or www.temple-judea.com.

Temple Judea is located at 333 Searingtown Road, Manhasset (off exit 36 on LIE) and welcomes new members.

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