Willie Mays hits his 646th and last home run as a member of the San Francisco Giants. It comes off Steve Blateric in the 6th inning of the Giants’ 12 – 5 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium.

On September 26, 1971 — Willie Mays hits his 646th and last home run as a member of the San Francisco Giants. It comes off Steve Blateric in the 6th inning of the Giants’ 12 – 5 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Riverfront Stadium.

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