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METS FANS SHARE THEIR MEMORIES OF THE OCTOBER 14, 1973 GAME:

rich
April 1, 2003
This was the attempted sac fly by Felix Millian. Bud Harrelson trying to score from third only to be called out on a blown call by the umpire. On constant replays of 1973 highlight film he was safe.

Ken Akerman
April 3, 2003
I have seen replays of this game on ESPN Classic. Watching this game shows how baseball has changed in the past 30 years. It is remarkable to see Tug McGraw, a relief pitcher, go six full innings in this game. A relief pitcher would never go this long today. Also, this game was historically significant because it was the last game that Willie Mays ever played.

Johnny
April 1, 2006
The thing I remember about this game was that Catfish Hunter and Tom Seaver were both warming up in the bullpen. Dick Williams knew how to manage. He got Hunter up and Yogi responded by getting Seaver up.

I remember thinking about this game in 1999 when Valentine let Kenny Rogers walk in the series winning run against the Braves. He could have brought in Rick Reed, who was scheduled to pitch game 7.



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Newspaper covers for this game
A Circus, a Sandlot Ball Game, A Comedy of Errors... but a Win

A Circus, a Sandlot Ball Game, A Comedy of Errors... but a Win

Newsday
October 15, 1973
WILLIE'S BAT FOILS A's

WILLIE'S BAT FOILS A's

New York Daily News
October 15, 1973




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