Today in Mets history: Endy Chavez’ catch

Endy’s catch was one of the best moments in Mets history, followed soon after by one of the worst

Mets vs. Cardinals. There was one out in the top of the sixth inning in Game 7 of the 2006 NLCS at Shea Stadium. With the score tied, 1-1, Scott Rolen connected with an Oliver Perez offering and the ball seemed destined for the left field bullpen. And then, Endy happened.

Endy Chavez raced back, jumped from well in front of the wall, extended his arm so high that his elbow was at the top of the wall, and snatched the would-be two-run homer back. He then doubled up the runner at first base to end the inning.

For the best look at the catch, watch this:

To understand what it was like to be in the…