Millán's career ends in back-breaking fashion
Mets infielder Felix Millán's career came crashing to an end in August 1977, after being body slammed to the turf.
For Felix Millán, his baseball story begins at the end — of his career.
Dateline: August 12, 1977.
The New York Mets were in Pittsburgh to play the Pirates. With the scored tied 3-3, Millán was interested 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.