Thursday, September 15, 2011

1954 World Series


Wikipedia - "The 1954 World Series matched the National League champion New York Giants against the American League champion Cleveland Indians. The Giants swept the Series in four games to win their first championship since 1933, defeating the heavily favored Indians, who had won an AL-record 111 games in the regular season. The Series is perhaps best-remembered for 'The Catch', a sensational running catch made by Giants center fielder Willie Mays in Game 1, snaring a long drive by Vic Wertz near the outfield wall with his back to the infield. It is also remembered for utility player Dusty Rhodes' clutch hitting in three of the four games. Giants manager Leo Durocher won his only title among the three pennants he captured in his career."
Wikipedia, MLB, Salon: Willie Mays, YouTube - 1954 World Series Game 1: Indians vs Giants, Game 2, Game 3, Game 4

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