Cincinnati Reds skipper Sparky Anderson held a mid-game meeting with his players during the 1973 NLCS. He led the Reds during a dynastic 1970s decade when the team won two World Series and four NL pen ...

A marching band led a patriotic procession as part of the festivities around the 1973 World Series.

Known simply as “The Franchise,” Tom Seaver is perhaps the greatest player ever to don a Mets uniform. Signed in 1966, Seaver made his debut with the Mets in 1967 and was named Rookie of the Year. In ...

Future Hall of Famer Tony Perez misconnected on a pitch during a 1973 NLCS at-bat. The Mets pitching staff did well in the series against the hot-hitting Perez, holding him to just 2 hits in 22 plate ...

Tug McGraw was a Mets reliever for nearly a decade, serving as the emotional heart of the franchise in its early era. McGraw posted a 9-3 record with 12 saves during the 1969 championship season. By 1 ...

Reliever Tug McGraw went to work in the final two games of the 1973 NLCS against the Cincinnati Reds. In Game 4, he entered in the 7th inning and remained until the 11th, keeping the Mets alive in the ...

Félix Millán appealed to an umpire after sliding to the bag during the 1973 World Series. He recorded 6 hits and 3 runs in the seven-game Fall Classic.

Players, coaches and umpires alike feel the pressure of World Series games! This umpire took time to cool off and rehydrate during a break in action in the 1973 Fall Classic. Six umpires officiated in ...

Wayne Garrett led all batters in the 1973 World Series with 2 home runs, hitting a longball each in Games 2 and 3. He hit 16 home runs during the regular season, good for second-best on the Mets.

Future Hall of Famer Willie Mays prepared for an at-bat in Game 5 of the 1973 NLCS. He notched an RBI single as a PH in the 5th inning, then finished the game playing center field. The Mets won over t ...