On Dec. 11, 1972, Apollo 17 became the last mission to launch humans on the moon. Space History Archives👉https://space-com.visitlink.me/OmbS9K With two astronauts on board, the lunar module Challenger touched down in an area called the Taurus-Littrow valley, where they spent three days doing moonwalks and collecting samples. Commander Gene Cernan was the last person to set foot on the lunar surface as he followed the lunar module pilot, Harrison Schmitt, back into the spacecraft on the last day

Today In 1972: Willie Mays makes his debut with the New York #Mets at Shea Stadium! Here's some different footage of his first hit with the team, a HR during a 5-4 victory vs. the #SFGiants! Willie is interviewed at the end of this classic clip. #MLB #Baseball #History #LGM | Baseball by BSmile

3.4K views · 124 reactions | ⚾️On September 30, 1972 Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Roberto Clemente doubles off the Mets Jon Matlack to become the 11th major leaguer to collect 3,000 hits. The two-bagger, sadly, will be Clemente’s last hit.⚾️ #RobertoClemente #Clemente21 #Arriba #Pirates #Momenito #TheGreatOne #PittsburghPirates #ClementeForever | Davenport Sports Network | Facebook

⚾️On May 14, 1972 after 21 seasons with the Giants, 41 year-old Willie Mays makes a dramatic return to New York in his debut with the Mets when he hits a game-winning home run off Don Carrithers to defeat his former team, 5-4. Mays’ 647th career homer in the 5th breaks a 4-4 deadlock.⚾️ #TheSayHeyKid | Davenport Sports Network

123K views · 3.3K reactions | Today In 1969: New York #Mets ace Tom Seaver warms up before World Series Game 4 at Shea Stadium! "Tom Terrific" pitched 10 innings for a 2-1 victory vs. the Baltimore Orioles! #MLB #Baseball #Postseason #History | Baseball by BSmile | Facebook

56K views · 165 reactions | On this day in 1988, the Mets retired Tom Seaver's #41. Check out some of Tom Terrific's legendary moments in New York. ⬇️ | New York Mets Highlights | Facebook