The AMAYSIN Mets

After his first game heroics with the 1972 Mets, Willie Mays provided a dramatic encore and was the catalyst for a big streak.

PHILADELPHIA - May 22, 1972

The Sports Time Traveler is going back a month to finish covering Willie Mays debut with the Mets. On May 11, 1972, Willie Mays was traded to the New York Mets and magical things immediately ensued.

On Willie’s first day in a Mets uniform, May 12, 1972, the Mets hosted their largest crowd of the season up to that point. 44,…