In a July 24, 1970 showdown between the Mets and Dodgers, the game was deadlocked 1-1 in the 10th when the Mets’ Tommie Agee made his move. With the bases loaded, Agee on third, and Cleon Jones at bat, Agee broke for home on a 1-1 pitch, sliding just under catcher Tom Haller’s tag. The gutsy steal gave the Mets a dramatic 2-1 win and turned a regular season game into a moment worth remembering.

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