Mazzilli opens up about being the face of the franchise in the late 1970s, the trade that shocked baseball, the improbable reunion with the ’86 Mets, and the unbelievable moment when his release opened the door for Barry Bonds.

He also shares deeply personal stories about his father’s unwavering support, his brother’s legacy, and the family bond behind the Mazzilli Foundation.

This is one of the most complete Mets stories we’ve ever told — legacy, loyalty, heartbreak, triumph, and a homecoming decades in the making.

00:00 – Cold Open
00:21 – Jay Intro
01:10 – Lee Mazzilli on Growing Up in Brooklyn
03:40 – Becoming “The Face of the Mets”
06:15 – The Pressure and Fame of Late-70s Mets Baseball
08:54 – Getting Traded & How It Changed Him
12:20 – The Release That Led to Barry Bonds
15:55 – Returning Home to the ’86 Mets
18:40 – Almost Being Traded for Ray Knight
21:10 – Why the ’86 Clubhouse Was Different
24:05 – Mazzilli on His Dad: Love, Support & Zero Criticism
27:25 – The Passing of His Brother & The Mazzilli Foundation
30:50 – What the Hall of Fame Call Meant
33:10 – Gratitude, Legacy & Final Thoughts

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