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Sal Maglie started the game; however, when he gave up two runners to lead off the top of the 7th inning the Giants manager, Leo Durocher, replaced him with the left hander DON LIDDLE. It was Don Liddle who served up the pitch to Wertz who hit the ball that Mays caught in deep center field.
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What player is famous for making the catch?
Willie Mays
Willie mays pitching?
There are no records of Willie Mays pitching at the Major League level.
What did Willie Mays become famous for?
His patented basket catch in the outfield.
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
Who was a famous sports player in 1955?
Willie Mays
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 hit the ball when Willie Mays made 'The Catch' in the 1954 World Series?
Willie Mays made "The Catch" off the bat of Cleveland's Vic Wertz in game 1 of the 1954 World Series.
What is willie mays full name?
Willie Mays
Was willie mays a Christian?
Willie Mays is a Christian.
Willie Mays autograph?
can I get willie mays to sign his jersey
What makes Willie Mays a famous black American?
he played baseball for the giants
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.
