I grew up very close to Shea, but that's not why I became a Mets fan. All my friends were obnoxious Yankees fans (oxymoron intended). Back in the early '80s the Yankees blew and the Mets were up-and-coming. I *should* be a Jets fan, but I was a loyal New Yorker back then and -- even at 8 -- I didn't want to root for a New Jersey team.
Oh, and I hate all things FSU because my ex girlfriend went there. If that sounds immature... YEP! ?