Willie Mays full circle journey: NY Giants to SF Giants and back to NY with the Mets!
Willie Mays returned to New York in 1972 after a historic run with the Giants, finishing his legendary career with the Mets and giving fans one final chapter of “The Say Hey Kid” at Shea Stadium.
This photo captures Mays during his final seasons (1972–73), a rare and highly collectible image from the closing chapter of one of the greatest careers in MLB history. A perfect centerpiece for Mets fans, Giants fans, and collectors of iconic baseball moments.