High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! The 1973 New York Mets season was the 12th regular season for the Mets, who played home games at Shea Stadium. Manager Yogi Berra led the team to a National League East title with an 82–79 record, the National League pennant and a defeat at the hands of the Oakland Athletics in the World Series. Their .509 winning percentage is the lowest of any pennant-winner in major league history as of 2011. The season was well known for pitcher Tug McGraw`s catchphrase "You Gotta Believe!!!"