Tony Carullo Reflects on 51 Years with the Mets

Join Jay Horwitz as he sits down with beloved Mets figure Tony Carullo for a heartwarming, hilarious, and history-packed episode of Amazing Conversations. With over 50 years of service, Tony has seen it all — from clubhouse pranks to World Series wins, iconic players, unforgettable moments, and now... a clubhouse named in his honor. Tony shares stories from his early days as a ball boy in 1969, the evolution of the game, what it was like behind the scenes during the 1986 World Series, and his bond with legends like Chipper Jones, David Wright, Terry Collins, John Franco, and more. #Mets #NewYorkMets #TonyCarullo #JayHorwitz #MetsPodcast #MLB #BaseballHistory #DavidWright #ChipperJones #TerryCollins #JohnFranco #MetsClubhouse #BaseballLegends #MetsHallOfFame #MLBPodcast #MetsNation #MetsFans 📌 Timestamps: 00:00 – Most imitated man in baseball? 00:23 – Everyone has a Tony Carullo impression 00:53 – 97 years of Mets service between Jay & Tony 01:50 – 2024 honors: Hall of Fame Award & Clubhouse naming 03:11 – Old Timers’ Day prank call to the Mets owner 04:09 – Tony’s start: From ball boy to clubhouse manager 06:49 – Taking over the clubhouse at 21 years old 07:34 – Feeding the teams: Hot dogs, pizza, and Chinese food 10:00 – Chipper Jones on missing Tony’s clubhouse 11:35 – Tony's Yankee roots 12:15 – When the Yankees played at Shea Stadium 13:02 – Pranks from Herb Norman 13:45 – Favorite Yankees & impressions of Billy Martin 15:53 – Remembering Lenny Luccari 17:21 – The infamous 1986 Game 6 behind-the-scenes 18:40 – Celebrating before the Series was over 19:39 – Managers Tony admired: Cox, Torre, and more 20:46 – Staying in the game post-retirement 21:10 – 51 years in one job — reflections 22:04 – Retirement life and becoming a golfer 22:54 – Favorite restaurants in St. Lucie 23:18 – Tony’s love for wine, ballet, and opera 24:24 – Emotions around the clubhouse dedication 25:22 – The grind of clubhouse life behind the curtain 26:36 – Classic clubhouse prank: lighting the chair 27:10 – John Franco’s epic pranks 28:13 – Why clubhouse jokes are part of the game 29:10 – Honoring Tony: Hall of Fame & clubhouse naming 29:57 – Final words and Tony’s well-earned recognition 30:29 – Goodbye from Jay & Tony Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices