Miracle Mets help celebrate Father's Day at nursing facility bash

Some of the Miracle Mets were on hand Sunday to help celebrate Father's Day at Momentum at South Bay Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in East Islip.

News 12 Staff

Jun 16, 2019, 4:27 PM

Updated 1,782 days ago

Share:

Some of the Miracle Mets were on hand Sunday to help celebrate Father's Day at Momentum at South Bay Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in East Islip.
Ed Kranepool and Art Shamsky, from the '69 World Series champion team, were signing autographs and talking to dads at the facility. A special barbecue was held with lobster tails and steak, plus music and more.
The event was for the fathers at the facility who couldn't spend the day with their families at home.
Although Shamsky and Kranepool are gearing up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Miracle Mets Winning the World Series, both baseball stars felt it was important to take time out and thank their loyal fans.
"There's a lot of Mets fans and they appreciate us coming over here and sharing their day with them," says Kranepool. "It's Father's Day here for a lot of the guys and it's nice to see them."
Ed Kranepool, who received a new kidney just a few weeks ago, says he was happy he recovered in time to make it to the special event.
"It's the second miracle for me. I have had two -- I had '69 and I had this one," he says.
Art Shamsky has a new book out called "After the Miracle," which celebrates the lasting friendship of the '69 Mets team.

MORE INFO: ArtShamsky.com
READ MORE: ‘Another miracle:’ Mets’ Ed Kranepool grateful after receiving kidney 


More from News 12
3:46
Students at SUNY Purchase join pro-Palestinian protest movement

Students at SUNY Purchase join pro-Palestinian protest movement

2:04
Cooler day for the Hudson Valley with temps in the 60s; tracking rain for Sunday

Cooler day for the Hudson Valley with temps in the 60s; tracking rain for Sunday

WATCH LIVE: Bridge over section of I-95 is being demolished due to damage from truck fire

WATCH LIVE: Bridge over section of I-95 is being demolished due to damage from truck fire

Police: Child sustained minor injuries when struck by on-duty Monticello police officer

Police: Child sustained minor injuries when struck by on-duty Monticello police officer

0:33
Volunteer firefighter dies in Tuxedo motorcycle crash

Volunteer firefighter dies in Tuxedo motorcycle crash

0:30
Ex-Brewster village officer sentenced for protecting prostitution businesses

Ex-Brewster village officer sentenced for protecting prostitution businesses

2:48
Pro-Palestinian encampment remains at SUNY New Paltz campus

Pro-Palestinian encampment remains at SUNY New Paltz campus

0:32
Rep. Ryan calls for planned Central Hudson rate increase to be denied

Rep. Ryan calls for planned Central Hudson rate increase to be denied

0:21
Yonkers Art unveils 2 new exhibits ahead of weekend festival

Yonkers Art unveils 2 new exhibits ahead of weekend festival

1:26
Look up! Annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks early Sunday morning

Look up! Annual Eta Aquarid meteor shower peaks early Sunday morning

0:33
Dobbs Ferry man facing federal charges of illegal possession of firearms, ammunition

Dobbs Ferry man facing federal charges of illegal possession of firearms, ammunition

1:47
EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Monticello officer who admitted to sex assault of underage teen reinstated to department after arrest

EXCLUSIVE: Ex-Monticello officer who admitted to sex assault of underage teen reinstated to department after arrest

0:36
Police: Woman arrested in connection to student brawl outside Yonkers school

Police: Woman arrested in connection to student brawl outside Yonkers school

1:44
Poughkeepsie leaders ask public for help to find troubled teens before tragedy strikes

Poughkeepsie leaders ask public for help to find troubled teens before tragedy strikes

1:02
Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for completion of New Rochelle affordable housing development

Ribbon-cutting ceremony held for completion of New Rochelle affordable housing development

0:32
Bedford School District to receive more money aid, boost in funding from state

Bedford School District to receive more money aid, boost in funding from state

0:30
Blooming Grove highway worker seriously injured during tree removal

Blooming Grove highway worker seriously injured during tree removal

0:23
Overnight road work to close Exit 7 on Cross County Parkway in Westchester

Overnight road work to close Exit 7 on Cross County Parkway in Westchester

0:28
SPCA Westchester launches first mobile adoption unit

SPCA Westchester launches first mobile adoption unit

1:44
Exploring the Westchester children's museum: A journey of play and discovery

Exploring the Westchester children's museum: A journey of play and discovery