Sep 21, 1972 — Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Mets (6-2). Attendance: 10991, Time of Game: 2:32.
Next to last night game at Shea Stadium during the 1972 New York Met's season.
The Pittsburgh Pirates clinch the Eastern Division title of the National League by defeating the New York Mets 6-2 at Shea Stadium. Steve Blass scatters seven hits in winning his 18th game of the season, defeating Gary Gentry. This game featured the Major League debut of Mets catcher Joe Nolan. Announcers are Lindsey Nelson, Ralph Kiner, and Bob Murphy. Aired on WKAJ Radio.
Commercials include a number of personalities as spokespersons including Pee Wee Reese Bing Crosby, Milton Berle, Earl "The Pearl" Monroe, George Burns, Jack Webb, David Janssen, E.G. Marshall, others.