| Willie
Mays; the New York Giant great centerfielder, made this
catch of the century in the 1954 World Series against
the Cleveland Indians, winners of 111 regular season
games.
 After
Mays caught the ball, he turned and doubled up the runner
at second base to end the inning.
Willie
was playing in his second year in the major leagues.
Millions of baseball fans watched on their new television
sets and were utterly amazed at this great play. Fans
were talking for months about this wonderful baseball
player. Baseball writers stated this young Mays was
the greatest player they had ever seen. Thanks
for the memories.
Please
wait until your browser produces this great catch.
Chicago
Tribune photos (September 30, 1954)
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