Died On This Date (June 30, 2011) Ruth Roberts / Wrote “Meet The Mets”
themusicsover Ruth Roberts
DOB Unknown – June 30, 2011
Ruth Roberts was a song and jingle writer who is best remembered for co-writing the catchy and iconic New York Mets anthem, “Meet The Mets.” Written in 1961, the tune was initially intended to encourage New Yorkers to welcome the new team to a city that was already home to the storied New York Yankees. The song however, became the team’s anthem and proudly lived on for the next 50 years. Roberts, who was also an excellent pianist, wrote numerous other hits as well. She began selling her songs while still in high school, often at the famous songwriting mecca, the Brill Building in New York City. Her hits included “The First Thing Ev’ry Morning,” recorded by Dean Martin, and “Mr. Touchdown USA.” Ruth Roberts was 84 when she passed away on June 30, 2011.
Thanks to Scott Miller for the assist