
Tony Carullo Reflects on 51 Years with the Mets
Episode Description
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.
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📌 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
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