May 5 in Mets History: Mays hits titanic blast @ Polo Grounds – his last homerun at his former home propels Giants into first place (1963)

On May 5 1963, at the Polo Grounds Willie Mays hits his final home run in the old ballpark, a titanic 3 runs blast in the first inning. Helping the Giants to a 6-3 win. Jack Sanford improves to 5-1. May’s blast helps propel the Giants into first place. The end of an era! Marv Throneberry’s last game

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