HAMMERIN' HANK, GEORGE ALMIGHTY & THE SAY HEY KID: The Year That Changed Baseball Forever

In 1973, baseball was in crisis. Five of the game's greatest figures rescued the national pastime. Hank Aaron riveted the nation with his pursuit of Babe Ruth's home run record. George Steinbrenner purchased the Yankees. The American League broke ranks with the National League. Willie Mays nearly helped the Mets pull off a miracle and Reggie Jackson, the MVP of the World Series, became the prototype of the modern superstar. Photos.