Félix Millán played 2nd base for the Atlanta Braves and the New York Mets in the 1960s and 1970s. He was an outstanding, well-rounded athlete who put up amazing numbers both offensively and defensively. He was also a class act: a humble, quiet, hard worker who rarely missed a game.
Lifelong Mets fans Nancy and Chris discuss the Puerto Rican legend's life and career. El Gatito is Chris' all-time favorite Met because he famously choked up on the bat, just like he did as a little kid. Nancy recognizes his humble origins, faith and perseverance from her own family's history.
We were very excited to research and record this, and we hope you enjoy it.
LINKS TO SOURCES:
Howie Rose interview: https://youtu.be/j5GOxsS0VRw?si=e6BqvN2U6RyC_Hhn
https://currentpub.com/2022/08/25/happy-birthday-felix-millan/
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/felix-millan/
https://vault.si.com/vault/1968/07/22/felix-is-one-sweet-ballplayer#:~:text=By%20the%20eighth%20inning%20he,time%20we'd%20played%20under%20.
https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/millafe01.shtml
https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/felix-millan/)[](https://www.lavidabaseball.com/felix-millan-puerto-rico-pioneer/
https://baseballhall.org/discover/card-corner/1978-topps-felix-millan
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%25C3%25A9lix_Mill%25C3%25A1n)[](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%25C3%25A9lix_Mill%25C3%25A1n
https://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=millafe01)[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F%25C3%25A9lix_Mill%25C3%25A1n
https://baseballhall.org/discover/card-corner/1978-topps-felix-millan)[](https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/felix-millan/)[](https://ultimatemets.com/profile.php?PlayerCode=0215&tabno=7
https://www.lavidabaseball.com/felix-millan-puerto-rico-pioneer/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_xQlO905wU
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