Culture & Society

Mets legend John Franco delivers first pitch to forget — but there might be a good reason why

Franco, donning the promotional green, white and red Mets jersey, didn’t complete the follow-through on this throw and it sailed well high and wide and eventually made its way to the backstop in Flushing.

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  • Primary source: NY Post
  • Published: May 14, 2026, 1:39 AM UTC
  • Coverage area: Culture & Society
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  1. Source published: May 14, 2026, 1:39 AM UTC
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