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Sunday, October 31, 2021

13 Days Until QBC 2021. Get Your Tickets!!

 




SCHEDULE
11:00 am-  Doors Open

11:15 am -   State of the Mets

12:00 pm - Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award

12:30 pm - Ron & Gary Panel

1:30 pm -    SNY On Air Talent
                      
1:30pm       Ron & Gary autographs

2:30 pm -   Meet the Mets Execs

3:30 pm -   Todd Frazier Panel

4:30 pm -   Nick Davis (Once Upon a Time in Queens)Panel
                      
4:30 pm     Todd Frazier autographs

5:30 pm -   Mets Authors Panel

6:30 pm -   End

There you have it folks the updated QBC 2021 Schedule.
Buy your tickets at Queensbaseballconvention.com

There are also a select few VIP Tables available at Mulcahys. Info Here

Grab a QBC shirt designed by Dave Majo at QBCMerchstand.com


Just want regular tickets/autograph tickets? go to queensbaseballconvention.com or scan this QR code.

QBC 2021 Question.

If we were able to offer a special VIP package of reserved seating for four, four Gary Cohen/Ron Darling autograph tickets, four Todd Frazier autograph tickets, inscriptions, you can take photos with you camera/phone with them and jump the line to meet them first, would you want it? 

"Sounds good...but let's talk price."

You're right we'd have to give a good price on it. Let's do the Math.

$25 Admission x 4=                      $100
$75 Gary/Ron Combo Auto x4=   $300
$25 Todd Frazier x 4=                   $100
$10 inscriptions x 8=                     $80
$40 inscriptions x4 =                     $160
$25 photo ops x 4=                        $100
$25 Skip the line pass x 4=           $100
                                                    _______
                                           Total =$940

Divide that by four and that is $235 a person.

I think a fair price for all that might be $175 per person for $700 for the table. What do you guys think about that? No?

Okay. I'll make a deal with you. Don't tell Dan that I am doing this but if you buy a whole table, I'll do the package at $500. So if you buy a a full table you can have the whole package for $500.

If you want to buy this as a 2 ticket VIP Package we can do this for $350 for two people. 

We aren't going to put this up on Eventbrite so email us if interested.

Email QBC2016@gmail.com to for inquiries or to buy this package.

What's going on for the day?

SNY TV is bringing on-air talent for a panel.

State of the Mets Panel

Gil Hodges Award

Meet The Mets Executives panel

Nick Davis (Director/Producer of Once Upon a Time in Queens)Panel

Mets Book Author panel

Todd Frazier panel and signing

Gary Cohen/Ron Darling Panel and signing.

Just want regular tickets/autograph tickets? go to queensbaseballconvention.com or scan this QR code.

Todd Frazier, Gary Cohen, and Ron Darling are doing in for Panels and Signings.



Meet the Mets Execs Panel


Mets Book Author's Panel

QBC Announces COVID Protocols for 2021 Event

September 20, 2021 – With the first live Queens Baseball Convention in almost 2 years now less than eight weeks away, organizers today announced protocols that will be put in place for the Nov. 13th event.

“While we all wish we could go back to how we hosted the QBC pre-pandemic, we have to live with the reality that things have changed. We want to provide both a fun and safe experience for everyone who comes out to Mulcahy’s in November” stated co- founder Dan Twohig.

The protocols that will be put in place are as follows:
• All attendees (paid attendees, guests, vendors, and volunteers) must be EITHER fully vaccinated OR if not vaccinated, must

present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the QBC start time, or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the start time. This includes guests under 12 who are not yet eligible for a vaccine

“Fully vaccinated” means the guest must have received the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or their first does of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (J&J) no later than September 30th

Proof of vaccination must be presented in one of the following manners:

  • ▪  ACDCvaccinationrecordcard

  • ▪  Arecordofvaccinationfromthehealthcareproviderwhoadministeredthevaccine,alongwitha government-issued or official document bearing the name of the individual and a photo or date of birth matching the name on the COVID-19 vaccination documentation

  • ▪  PrintedCOVID-19vaccinationdocumentationoraclearphotoofdocumentationdisplayedonyouriPhone or Android phone will be accepted

  • ▪  NYCCOVIDSafePass,NewYorkStateExcelsiorPass,orEUDigitalPassportwillalsobeaccepted • All attendees must wear masks while inside the venue, except while eating or drinking in designated areas
    • Guests who fail to comply with these protocols will not be admitted into the QBC, or will be asked to leave

    We are still in a pandemic,” said Twohig’s partner Keith Blacknick, “but given these safety measures we can still gather together as Mets fans to celebrate the blue and orange. Of course if things change prior to the QBC we can and will adjust as needed.”

    Ticket and autograph pricing will be announced this week. For more information or for inquiries, please email us at QBC2016@gmail.com, or follow us on social media (Twitter @QBConvention or Facebook www.facebook.com/QueensBaseballConvention )

    ABOUT THE QBC
    Founded in 2013, the Queens Baseball Convention was created as a mid-winter gathering of fans of the New York Mets. Our design 
    is a combination of “Fan Fest” meets “Comic Con.” Since its start it has grown into the largest fan-run fan fest in the New York area.


The State of the Mets 

The one panel that has been with all the live QBCs and heck, even the virtual one from earlier this year. Mark has put together another stellar panel this year with Lori Rubinson From WFAN , Tim Healey from Newsday, and Tim Ryder from The Apple.

Queens Baseball Convention Announces Shannon Forde as the 2021 Recipient of the Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award

September 22, 2021 – Organizers of the Queens Baseball Convention revealed today that former New York Mets Senior Director of Media Relations Shannon Forde will be the recipient of the 2021 Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award to be presented at 2021 QBC on November 13th.

Forde tragically passed away from breast cancer in 2016 at the age of 44.

A pioneer for women in baseball, Forde rose through the ranks in the Mets media department where she had worked for 22 years, establishing connections with players, reporters, and executives across all of baseball.

Her love of the Mets, and her love of baseball, was evident in everything she did throughout her career, from shepherding green- eyed rookies around Shea and CitiField, to running the 2013 All-Star Game, to being the point person on numerous charity endeavors (including Tuesdays Children after 9/11).

Forde was also instrumental in getting the Mets media department to recognize non-traditional media outlets such as bloggers and independent websites.

Without Shannon, there may not have been a QBC” stated co-founder Keith Blacknick. We were part of the extended Mets community and Shannon always treated us as such. She helped us establish our credibility and we will always be indebted to her for that.

The Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award was established in 2014 in cooperation with the Hodges family. Presented annually to a person whose memory eternally warms our hearts, brightens our spirits and lights our way, as well as brings together the best elements of sportsmanship and humanity. Past recipients have included Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver, Ed Charles, Bud Harrelson, Bobby Valentine, and David Wright.

A member of Fordes family will be accepting on her behalf at the 2021 QBC to be held on Nov. 13th at Mulcahys Pub & Concert Hall. Tickets are expected to go on sale later this week.


There will also be vendors, mascots, and more.


Just want regular tickets/autograph tickets? go to queensbaseballconvention.com or scan this QR code.

Friday, October 29, 2021

Mr Met is returning to the QBC




Everyone's favorite mascot, Mr Met will be appearing at QBC 2021 on Saturday November 13th. Where? Mulcahy's of Wantagh. 

He is? 

How do I buy the tickets for it? Queensbaseballconvention.com 

Is there a Schedule?

SCHEDULE
11:00 am-  Doors Open

11:15 am -   State of the Mets

12:00 pm - Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award

12:30 pm - Ron & Gary Panel

1:30 pm -    SNY Mets Hot Stove
 with Gary Apple, Sal Licata, And Jim Duquette
                      
1:30pm       Ron & Gary autographs

2:30 pm -   Meet the Mets Execs

3:30 pm -   Todd Frazier Panel

4:30 pm -   Nick Davis (Once Upon a Time in Queens)Panel
                      
4:30 pm     Todd Frazier autographs

5:30 pm -   Mets Authors Panel

6:30 pm -   End

Scan the QR code for tickets.



 

Shannon Forde to receive Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award

 


Contact: Keith Blacknick or Dan Twohig

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

QBC2016@GMAIL.COM

Queens Baseball Convention Announces Shannon Forde as the 2021 Recipient of the Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award

September 22, 2021 – Organizers of the Queens Baseball Convention revealed today that former New York Mets Senior Director of Media Relations Shannon Forde will be the recipient of the 2021 Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award to be presented at 2021 QBC on November 13th.

Forde tragically passed away from breast cancer in 2016 at the age of 44.

A pioneer for women in baseball, Forde rose through the ranks in the Mets media department where she had worked for 22 years, establishing connections with players, reporters, and executives across all of baseball.

Her love of the Mets, and her love of baseball, was evident in everything she did throughout her career, from shepherding green- eyed rookies around Shea and CitiField, to running the 2013 All-Star Game, to being the point person on numerous charity endeavors (including Tuesdays Children after 9/11).

Forde was also instrumental in getting the Mets media department to recognize non-traditional media outlets such as bloggers and independent websites.

Without Shannon, there may not have been a QBC” stated co-founder Keith Blacknick. We were part of the extended Mets community and Shannon always treated us as such. She helped us establish our credibility and we will always be indebted to her for that.

The Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award was established in 2014 in cooperation with the Hodges family. Presented annually to a person whose memory eternally warms our hearts, brightens our spirits and lights our way, as well as brings together the best elements of sportsmanship and humanity. Past recipients have included Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver, Ed Charles, Bud Harrelson, Bobby Valentine, and David Wright.

A member of Fordes family will be accepting on her behalf at the 2021 QBC to be held on Nov. 13th at Mulcahys Pub & Concert Hall. Tickets are expected to go on sale later this week.

For more information or for inquiries, please email us at QBC2016@gmail.com, or follow us on social media (Twitter @QBConvention or Facebook www.facebook.com/QueensBaseballConvention )

ABOUT THE QBC
Founded in 2013, the Queens Baseball Convention was created as a mid-winter gathering of fans of the New York Mets. Our design 
is a combination of “Fan Fest” meets “Comic Con.” Since its start it has grown into the largest fan-run fan fest in the New York area.

Schedule for QBC 2021 on Saturday November 13th

 


SCHEDULE
11:00 am-  Doors Open

11:15 am -   State of the Mets

12:00 pm - Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award

12:30 pm - Ron & Gary Panel

1:30 pm -    SNY Mets Hot Stove
 with Gary Apple, Sal Licata, And Jim Duquette
                      
1:30pm       Ron & Gary autographs

2:30 pm -   Meet the Mets Execs

3:30 pm -   Todd Frazier Panel

4:30 pm -   Nick Davis (Once Upon a Time in Queens)Panel
                      
4:30 pm     Todd Frazier autographs

5:30 pm -   Mets Authors Panel

6:30 pm -   End

There you have it folks the updated QBC 2021 Schedule.
Buy your tickets at Queensbaseballconvention.com

There are also a select few VIP Tables available at Mulcahys. Info Here

Grab a QBC shirt designed by Dave Majo at QBCMerchstand.com

Ugly Mets Pajamas.

 

Get in the spirit this season with this set of New York Mets Ugly pajamas from FOCO. Both the top and bottoms are covered in festive, team-inspired graphics - from snowflakes to reindeer to baseballs. With soft material, these pajamas are sure to be a nighttime favorite as you rest up before the next New York Mets game.

You can order this from lids.com.

Holy crap. It's not that it is just ugly to look at but this set doesn't look comfortable at all.

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

What’s going on with the Mets and their front office hiring?

 


What is going on with hiring over in Flushing? It can easily be perceived that no one wants to work for the Mets/Sandy/Steve Cohen but is it the truth? 

I have no sources. I am not going by rumors but I want to know what’s going on there. Is it a conspiracy by owners against the Mets? Are the Mets that snake bit with GMs/Assistant GMs? Are the Mets destined to be a laughing stock forever?

I want to hear what you guys think.

QBC 2021 INFO: @QBCONVENTION Saturday November 13th 2021 at Mulcahy's presented by SNY


SCHEDULE
11:00 am-  Doors Open

11:15 am -   State of the Mets

12:00 pm - Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award

12:30 pm - Ron & Gary Panel

1:30 pm -    SNY On Air Talent
                      
1:30pm       Ron & Gary autographs

2:30 pm -   Meet the Mets Execs

3:30 pm -   Todd Frazier Panel

4:30 pm -   Nick Davis (Once Upon a Time in Queens)Panel
                      
4:30 pm     Todd Frazier autographs

5:30 pm -   Mets Authors Panel

6:30 pm -   End

There you have it folks the updated QBC 2021 Schedule.
Buy your tickets at Queensbaseballconvention.com

There are also a select few VIP Tables available at Mulcahys. Info Here

Grab a QBC shirt designed by Dave Majo at QBCMerchstand.com


Just want regular tickets/autograph tickets? go to queensbaseballconvention.com or scan this QR code.

QBC 2021 Question.

If we were able to offer a special VIP package of reserved seating for four, four Gary Cohen/Ron Darling autograph tickets, four Todd Frazier autograph tickets, inscriptions, you can take photos with you camera/phone with them and jump the line to meet them first, would you want it? 

"Sounds good...but let's talk price."

You're right we'd have to give a good price on it. Let's do the Math.

$25 Admission x 4=                      $100
$75 Gary/Ron Combo Auto x4=   $300
$25 Todd Frazier x 4=                   $100
$10 inscriptions x 8=                     $80
$40 inscriptions x4 =                     $160
$25 photo ops x 4=                        $100
$25 Skip the line pass x 4=           $100
                                                    _______
                                           Total =$940

Divide that by four and that is $235 a person.

I think a fair price for all that might be $175 per person for $700 for the table. What do you guys think about that? No?

Okay. I'll make a deal with you. Don't tell Dan that I am doing this but if you buy a whole table, I'll do the package at $500. So if you buy a a full table you can have the whole package for $500.

If you want to buy this as a 2 ticket VIP Package we can do this for $350 for two people. 

We aren't going to put this up on Eventbrite so email us if interested.

Email QBC2016@gmail.com to for inquiries or to buy this package.

What's going on for the day?

SNY TV is bringing on-air talent for a panel.

State of the Mets Panel

Gil Hodges Award

Meet The Mets Executives panel

Nick Davis (Director/Producer of Once Upon a Time in Queens)Panel

Mets Book Author panel

Todd Frazier panel and signing

Gary Cohen/Ron Darling Panel and signing.

Just want regular tickets/autograph tickets? go to queensbaseballconvention.com or scan this QR code.

Todd Frazier, Gary Cohen, and Ron Darling are doing in for Panels and Signings.



Meet the Mets Execs Panel


Mets Book Author's Panel

QBC Announces COVID Protocols for 2021 Event

September 20, 2021 – With the first live Queens Baseball Convention in almost 2 years now less than eight weeks away, organizers today announced protocols that will be put in place for the Nov. 13th event.

“While we all wish we could go back to how we hosted the QBC pre-pandemic, we have to live with the reality that things have changed. We want to provide both a fun and safe experience for everyone who comes out to Mulcahy’s in November” stated co- founder Dan Twohig.

The protocols that will be put in place are as follows:
• All attendees (paid attendees, guests, vendors, and volunteers) must be EITHER fully vaccinated OR if not vaccinated, must

present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of the QBC start time, or a negative COVID-19 antigen test taken within 6 hours of the start time. This includes guests under 12 who are not yet eligible for a vaccine

“Fully vaccinated” means the guest must have received the second dose of a two-dose COVID-19 vaccine, or their first does of a single-dose COVID-19 vaccine (J&J) no later than September 30th

Proof of vaccination must be presented in one of the following manners:

  • ▪  ACDCvaccinationrecordcard

  • ▪  Arecordofvaccinationfromthehealthcareproviderwhoadministeredthevaccine,alongwitha government-issued or official document bearing the name of the individual and a photo or date of birth matching the name on the COVID-19 vaccination documentation

  • ▪  PrintedCOVID-19vaccinationdocumentationoraclearphotoofdocumentationdisplayedonyouriPhone or Android phone will be accepted

  • ▪  NYCCOVIDSafePass,NewYorkStateExcelsiorPass,orEUDigitalPassportwillalsobeaccepted • All attendees must wear masks while inside the venue, except while eating or drinking in designated areas
    • Guests who fail to comply with these protocols will not be admitted into the QBC, or will be asked to leave

    We are still in a pandemic,” said Twohig’s partner Keith Blacknick, “but given these safety measures we can still gather together as Mets fans to celebrate the blue and orange. Of course if things change prior to the QBC we can and will adjust as needed.”

    Ticket and autograph pricing will be announced this week. For more information or for inquiries, please email us at QBC2016@gmail.com, or follow us on social media (Twitter @QBConvention or Facebook www.facebook.com/QueensBaseballConvention )

    ABOUT THE QBC
    Founded in 2013, the Queens Baseball Convention was created as a mid-winter gathering of fans of the New York Mets. Our design 
    is a combination of “Fan Fest” meets “Comic Con.” Since its start it has grown into the largest fan-run fan fest in the New York area.


The State of the Mets 

The one panel that has been with all the live QBCs and heck, even the virtual one from earlier this year. Mark has put together another stellar panel this year with Lori Rubinson From WFAN , Tim Healey from Newsday, and Tim Ryder from The Apple.

Queens Baseball Convention Announces Shannon Forde as the 2021 Recipient of the Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award

September 22, 2021 – Organizers of the Queens Baseball Convention revealed today that former New York Mets Senior Director of Media Relations Shannon Forde will be the recipient of the 2021 Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award to be presented at 2021 QBC on November 13th.

Forde tragically passed away from breast cancer in 2016 at the age of 44.

A pioneer for women in baseball, Forde rose through the ranks in the Mets media department where she had worked for 22 years, establishing connections with players, reporters, and executives across all of baseball.

Her love of the Mets, and her love of baseball, was evident in everything she did throughout her career, from shepherding green- eyed rookies around Shea and CitiField, to running the 2013 All-Star Game, to being the point person on numerous charity endeavors (including Tuesdays Children after 9/11).

Forde was also instrumental in getting the Mets media department to recognize non-traditional media outlets such as bloggers and independent websites.

Without Shannon, there may not have been a QBC” stated co-founder Keith Blacknick. We were part of the extended Mets community and Shannon always treated us as such. She helped us establish our credibility and we will always be indebted to her for that.

The Gil Hodges Unforgettable Fire Award was established in 2014 in cooperation with the Hodges family. Presented annually to a person whose memory eternally warms our hearts, brightens our spirits and lights our way, as well as brings together the best elements of sportsmanship and humanity. Past recipients have included Gil Hodges, Tom Seaver, Ed Charles, Bud Harrelson, Bobby Valentine, and David Wright.

A member of Fordes family will be accepting on her behalf at the 2021 QBC to be held on Nov. 13th at Mulcahys Pub & Concert Hall. Tickets are expected to go on sale later this week.


There will also be vendors, mascots, and more.


Just want regular tickets/autograph tickets? go to queensbaseballconvention.com or scan this QR code.