The Frenzy in Flushing

The largest crowd of the 1973 season at Shea watched the final battle against the Pirates

SHEA STADIUM - September 22, 1973

I’m back here in 1973 virtually to see the Mets play the Pirates for the final time this season in a battle for 1st place in the NL East.

The Mets dramatic 13th inning “ball off the top of the wall” victory 2 nights ago has energized the Mets fan base to a level not seen since their miracle season 4 years ago.

The New Yo…