August 17 in Mets History: Willie Mays of the New York Mets hits the final home run of his Hall of Fame career (1973)

test On August 17, 1973, At Shea Stadium, 42-year old New York Mets outfielder Willie Mays hits the 660th and final home run of his career off Cincinnati Reds lefty Don Gullett. Third-string catcher Hal King belts a pinch-hit homer in the top of the 10th inning giving Cincinnati a 2 – 1 victory. The

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