Wilson, 66, considers it the perfect fit for himself, three brothers and son-in-law. In addition, Wilson’s stepson Preston — a former Mets outfielder — serves as the CEO. The mobile catering business travels the East Coast for various events.“My brothers were getting ready to retire from their normal jobs and I’m semi-retired, so we tried to find something we could do together to keep us moving,” Wilson said. “All of us, we love to cook. It’s a family thing.
Legacy’s first big event was a tailgate before a Hudson Valley Renegades game in September. Wilson’s traveling kitchen is an open-air trailer that was designed by the family and has 11,000 square inches of cooking space. A tent can be placed over the top if there is bad weather. Ovens, smokers and fryers are all onboard.
Still a Mets ambassador who occasionally appears at the ballpark, Wilson is enamored with the direction in which the team is headed. Carlos Beltran’s career numbers compare strongly to those of Hall of Famer Andre Dawson and Beltran’s postseason resume is among the strongest of any player in his generation, only adding to his case for a plaque in Cooperstown.Anthony J. Causi— will have to wait for the honor because of his role in the Astros’ sign-stealing scheme.