May 11 in Mets History: New York Mets acquire Willie Mays from the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Charlie Williams and $50,000 (1972)

On May 11, 1972, the New York Mets acquire Willie Mays from the San Francisco Giants for pitcher Charlie Williams and $50,000. Three days later, the future Hall of Famer will hit a game-winning home run against the Giants in his Mets’ debut.

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