1973 METS - Willie Mays Injures Shoulder

Mays, playing in just his 3rd game of the season, had to exit with a shoulder injury

INTRODUCTION from The Sports Time Traveler™

I previously reported to you about Willie Mays fantastic spring season in 1973. And last week I reported on Mays’ game winning hit in the 2nd game of the season. Things looked promising for the Mets 41 year old centerfielder.

Mays then sat out the next 3 games.

He didn’t play in the 2 games in St. Louis bec…