SEPTEMBER 25, 1973 MONTREAL EXPOS  @ NEW YORK METS TICKET STUB SEAT 2136
CLEON JONES HOMERUN
On September 25, 1973, the New York Mets celebrated "Willie Mays Night" at Shea Stadium, 
an emotional ceremony honoring the legend in his final season. Preceding the ceremony, 
the Mets defeated the Montreal Expos 2-1, marking their seventh consecutive win and pushing them to 1.5 games
 ahead in the NL East. 
Key Details - September 25, 1973
  • Willie Mays Night: Held at Shea Stadium, it featured dignitaries like Joe DiMaggio and Stan Musial, 
  • with a 6-minute standing ovation for Mays.
  • Game Result: The Mets defeated the Montreal Expos 2-1.
  • Pitching: Jerry Koosman earned the victory, with Tug McGraw closing out the game.
  • Impact: This win was part of the 1973 "Ya Gotta Believe" drive, which saw the Mets rise from last place in August to clinch the National League East title.Mays, in his final season before retirement, gave a poignant farewell speech, stating, "
  • This is a very sad night for me... I am unable to do anything for you," referring to his diminished playing abilities

CONDITION: SEE SCANS, EXCELLENT, SMALL CREASE UPPER RIGHT 
 WILL SHIP WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER PAYMENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED.