1972 METS - Seaver Plunders the Pirates Champagne

The Pittsburgh Pirates need one win to take the 1972 NL East Division Title but Tom Seaver kept their champagne on ice.

SHEA STADIUM - September 21, 1972 -

The Mets are out of the pennant race earlier than any time since 1968. They’re in 3rd place in the NL East with a 74 - 68 record, 15.5 games behind the division leading Pirates.

The Pirates have the best record in baseball at 90 - 53 and enjoy an 11.5 game lead over the Cubs with 12 games to go in this strike shorte…