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McGraw emerged as one of the top closers in the National League in the early 1970s, enjoying a career year in 1972.

He was 3 – 3 with a 2. 01 ERA and fifteen saves at the All-Star break to earn his first All-Star selection.

McGraw pitched two innings, striking out four and giving up only one hit to earn the win in the NL's 4 – 3 come from behind victory.

For the season, McGraw went 8 – 6 with a 1. 70 ERA, giving up just 71 hits in 106 innings pitched, and setting a Mets record with 27 saves that lasted until 1984.