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We’re looking back at the 50th anniversary of the Mets’ 1973 National League pennant-winning team by reviewing the most inspirational figures of that remarkable run. We continue with one of the greatest players of all-time, who made the last stop of his legendary career where it all started. On the evening of September 25, 1973, at Shea Stadium, a 42-year-old legend was honored by...