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@MetsRewind · Aug 12, 2026

Millan’s career ends in back-breaking fashion

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Mets infielder Felix Millán’s career came crashing to an end in August 1977, after being body slammed to the turf.

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Dateline: August 12, 1977.

For Felix Millán, his baseball story begins at the end — of his career.

The New York Mets were in Pittsburgh to play the Pirates. With the score tied 3-3, Millán was inserted in the game as a defensive replacement.

The Pirates loaded the bases with one out after Mets reliever Bob Apodaca served up an intentional walk to Ed Ott.

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