With the 2012 season coming in April, the Mets will be celebrating their 50th anniversary and will be wearing older uniforms in honor of the team’s storied history. As shown in the above picture, the black backdrop will be removed and the blue caps will be worn almost exclusively.

Over the Mets’ 50-year history, the uniforms have definitely changed from one era to another, as have many other fashion trends across the country. As the Mets celebrate their 50th anniversary, they are using these retro uniforms to honor the 50 years the franchise has endured.

With this being said, here is a uniform history for the New York Mets.

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