In this memorable interview hosted by Gregory T. Arabatzis for Bookends Bookstore, Ron Swoboda, former Mets outfielder and author of Here’s the Catch, revisits one of the most iconic moments in New York sports history: his game-saving catch in the 1969 World Series.

Ron shares intimate stories from his time with legends like Casey Stengel, Gil Hodges, and Tom Seaver, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the highs, lows, and defining plays of a championship season. With humor and depth, he reflects on what it means to be remembered for a single moment — and how that moment shaped his life, career, and legacy.

This conversation is part baseball history, part personal memoir, and part love letter to a game that has both evolved and endured.

📘 Here’s the Catch is available via Bookends.com