The New York Metropolitans were a professional baseball team that played in the late 19th century. Established in 1880, they were part of the National League and were based in New York City. The team was known for its competitive spirit and played its home games at the Polo Grounds. The Metropolitans had a brief existence, disbanding after the 1887 season. Despite their short run, they contributed to the early development of baseball in New York. The team's legacy is often overshadowed by the later success of the New York Yankees and New York Mets.