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Adversity Overcome: Mets Employee Wins 'Heart' Award
5 Nov
Summary
- Mets employee Ethan Wilson honored for overcoming brain surgery.
- Reporter Peter Botte shares award for overcoming leg amputation.
- Francisco and Katia Lindor recognized for community service.
Ethan Wilson, a dedicated Mets employee who recently faced emergency brain surgery, has been honored with the Arthur and Milton Richman "You Gotta Have Heart" Award. He shares this prestigious recognition for overcoming significant adversity with Peter Botte, a reporter who endured a lower leg amputation.
Wilson, a long-serving member of the Mets' media relations department since 1999, recently returned home after extensive hospital recovery. His journey garnered widespread support, including a video message from Tom Brady and a visit from teammate Francisco Lindor.
Additionally, Francisco and Katia Lindor received the Joan Payson and Shannon Forde Award for their community service efforts. Longtime announcer Howie Rose was also recognized with the William J. Slocum and Jack Lang Award for his enduring service to baseball.
In other news, the Mets have reportedly hired A.J. Ellis, former catcher for Clayton Kershaw, as their strategy coordinator, filling a vacancy on the coaching staff.
