Willie McCovey plays his last game

July 6, 1980 Willie McCovey plays the last game of his career. He contributes a pinch-hit sac fly off Rick Sutcliffe to drive in Jack Clark in the 8th inning.

Stretch finishes his career with 521 HRs, 1555 RBI and is inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986.

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