Bobby Valentine, Lee Mazzilli share deep baseball memories with The Post before entering Mets Hall of Fame
Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli, former teammates from the late 1970s, shared their memories ahead of their induction into the Mets Hall of Fame. They reminisced about their bond, which was strengthened by their Italian heritage and experiences in baseball. The conversation highlighted their friendship and the challenges of being traded in the sport.
- ▪Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli were teammates on the Mets in the late 1970s.
- ▪They shared a strong bond, which they attributed to their Italian heritage.
- ▪Mazzilli recalled the shock of being traded from the Mets, emphasizing the emotional impact of such changes in a player's career.
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MLB serby's q&a Bobby Valentine, Lee Mazzilli share deep baseball memories with The Post before entering Mets Hall of Fame By Steve Serby Published May 23, 2026, 3:12 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Amazin’ icons Bobby Valentine and Lee Mazzilli were Mets teammates in the late 1970s. Ahead of their Mets Hall of Fame inductions next week, the former roommates step to the plate for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Lee, describe the first time you met Bobby. MAZZILLI: We just connected. VALENTINE: Let’s get this right. Lee was more than a star, OK? He was “that dude” in 1977. I was a turd at the end of the bench … MAZZILLI: (laugh). VALENTINE: … trying to figure out how to run without falling down after my broken leg.
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