Shea Stadium is packed with 48,588 fans to see the Mets clobber the Pirates, 12 – 3, making the Mets the 2nd franchise in major league history to break the three million barrier in season attendance. St. Louis will also draw three million fans this season.

September 27, 1987 This Day In Baseball

On September 27, 1987 — Shea Stadium is packed with 48,588 fans to see the Mets clobber the Pirates, 12 – 3, making the Mets the 2nd franchise in major league history to break the three million barrier in season attendance. St. Louis will also draw three million fans this season.

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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 27
National Pastime September 27
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
Replay The Game

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