Willie Mays’ 47th home run, an 8th-inning blast off Dick Farrell (10-20), leads the Giants to a critical 2 – 1 win. They then stay in the clubhouse to hear results of the Dodger game.

On September 30, 1962 — Willie Mays’ 47th home run, an 8th-inning blast off Dick Farrell (10-20), leads the Giants to a critical 2 – 1 win. They then stay in the clubhouse to hear results of the Dodger game.

 


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Sources:
Baseball Reference September 30
National Pastime September 29
Retro Sheet
Hall of Fame
SABR Games Project
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