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Who hit the ball when Willie Mays made 'The Catch' in the 1954 World Series?
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Willie Mays made "The Catch" off the bat of Cleveland's Vic Wertz in game 1 of the 1954 World Series.
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What year was the famous catch by Willie Mays of the New York Giants in the World Series?
The catch was made in 1954 World Series
How many times has Willie Mays won the World Series?
Willie Mays' only World Series win was with the 1954 New York Giants.
Who was stealing home on Willie Mays the catch?
No one. There were runners on first and second for the Cleveland Indians when Mays, the New York Giants' centerfielder, made his famous over-the-head catch in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series.
Who was pitching when Willie Mays made that catch in the 1954 World Series?
That was southpaw Don Liddle who Giants manager Leo Durocher had just brought in to face Indians lefthanded hitter Vic Wertz.
What New York Giants pitcher wore 37 in 1954?
Don Liddle. Liddle was the pitcher in the 1954 World Series when Vic Wertz hit the long fly to center field that Willie Mays made the outstanding over the shoulder catch.
How many world series did Willie Mays play in?
20 ... 17 for the Giants (1951, 1954, 1962) and 3 for the Mets (1973).
Was Willie Mays ever on a winning World Series team?
Yes. He was a member of the 1954 New York Giants team that swept the Cleveland Indians in four games. In Game 1, he made the sensational over-the-head catch off the bat of Cleveland's Vic Wertz. It is one of the greatest moments in World Series history.
What are the release dates for 1954 World Series - 1954?
1954 World Series - 1954 was released on: USA: 29 September 1954
How many times did Willie Mays strikeout in the World Series?
Willie Mays played in four World Series: 1) 1951 - 22 at bats, 2 strikeouts 2) 1954 - 14 at bats, 1 strikeout 3) 1955 - 28 at bats, 5 strikeouts 4) 1973 - 7 at bats, 1 strikeout Willie Mays struckout 9 times in 71 World Series at bats.
Who hit the ball that Willie Mays famously caught in the 1954 World Series?
It was power-hitting first baseman Vic Wertz of the Cleveland Indians.
What are the release dates for 1954 World Series - 1954 Game 1?
1954 World Series - 1954 Game 1 was released on: USA: 29 September 1954
What are the release dates for 1954 World Series - 1954 Game 2?
1954 World Series - 1954 Game 2 was released on: USA: 30 September 1954
