Flushing in Queens in Queens County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Dykstra’s Home Run
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Game 3 of 1986 NLCS

October 11, 1986

— Citi Field Fanwalk —

Dykstra’s Home Run / Game 3 of 1986 NLCS Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 12, 2026

1. Dykstra’s Home Run / Game 3 of 1986 NLCS Marker

Inscription. Lenny Dykstra hit a ninth inning two-run home run to the right field corner to beat the Astros 6–5. The center fielder pumped his fist in the air as he circled the bases with the first walk-off home run in club postseason history, giving the Mets a 2–1 series lead.

Net proceeds of Citi Field Fanwalk bricks have been donated to the Mets Foundation, which supports area charities and causes.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1986.

Location. 40° 45.351′ N, 73° 50.802′ W. Marker is in Queens, New York, in Queens County. It is in Flushing. It can be reached from Seaver Way north of Roosevelt Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 41 Seaver wy, Corona NY 11368, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New York City.

It is also in the American Northeast

and on the Eastern Seaboard. Globally, it is in North America

and the Western World.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking

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distance of this marker: Seaver Strikes Out 19 (here, next to this marker); 1986 World Series / Game 6 Comeback Win (here, next to this marker); Mets Win 1969 World Series (a few steps from this marker); Black Cat Game (a few steps from this marker); Seaver’s Imperfect Game (within shouting distance of this marker); Ron Darling (within shouting distance of this marker); Gerald Wayne "Jerry" Grote (within shouting distance of this marker); Howie Rose (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Queens.

Also see . . . 1986 NLCS Gm 3: Lenny Dykstra hits walk-off home run (MLB) (YouTube). (Submitted on May 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, April 12, 2026

2. Dykstra’s Home Run Game 3 of 1986 NLCS Marker

This marker is located along the Fanwalk in front of the third base box office.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 16 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.

Dykstra’s Home Run⎯⎯⎯Game 3 of 1986 NLCS

October 11, 1986

— Citi Field Fanwalk —

Dykstra’s Home Run
⎯⎯⎯
Game 3 of 1986 NLCS