NEW YORK -- Willie Mays admits that he thought it might be
uncomfortable returning to New York when he was traded to the
Mets in 1972. He'd left the city once before, playing for the
New York Giants for six seasons before Mays moved with the
franchise to San Francisco.  And playing those latter years with
the Mets in his 40s, the legendary center fielder wasn't exactly
able to perform up to the iconic status he would wish to portray
to the fans. Somehow, though, Mays found his two seasons with
the Mets to be "something to behold."  The fledgling franchise
welcomed him with open arms, he said, just as it will this
Sunday when the Hall of Famer returns for Shea Stadium's closing
ceremonies, which will take place after the regular-season
finale. As of Tuesday, the Mets said they will not announce
other players who will be attending.  "I haven't been to Shea in
quite a while," Mays said, adding that he doesn't remember who
owned the club the last time he was in town.  Again, Mays said
he was a little hesitant to