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How far did Vic Wertz hit the ball?

How far did Vic Wertz hit the ball?

450 feet
Wertz hits the ball 450 feet and is remembered as a victim.

Who played in the 1954 World Series?

New York Giants over Cleveland Indians (4-0)

Who won the World Series in 1954?

New York Giants
1954 World Series/Champion

Who pitched Game 1 of the 1954 World Series?

Willie Mays
“The Catch” occurred during Game 1 of this series, when Giants center fielder Willie Mays snared a long drive by Vic Wertz near the outfield wall with his back to the infield….

1954 World Series
Dates	September 29 – October 2
Venue	Polo Grounds (New York) Cleveland Stadium (Cleveland)

What was the catch by Willie Mays?

However, Mays made an over-the-shoulder catch while on the run to record the out, and his throw back to the infield prevented the runners from advancing….The play.

Pitcher New York Giants	Batter Cleveland Indians	Result (outs in bold)
Maglie (R)	Rosen (R)	Single (Doby to second)

Did the Yankees win the World Series in 1953?

The Yankees and Dodgers repeated as pennant winners in 1953, and Billy Martin again was instrumental in the Yankees winning the World Series. In the first game, the Yankees loaded the bases in the first inning against the pride of Flatbush, Carl Erskine.

What year did the Giants move to San Francisco?

1957
On May 28, 1957, National League owners vote unanimously to allow the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers to move to San Francisco and Los Angeles, respectively, at the mid-season owner’s meeting in Chicago, Illinois.

Did Willie Mays play at the Polo Grounds?

The Catch was a baseball play made by New York Giants center fielder Willie Mays on September 29, 1954, during Game 1 of the 1954 World Series at the Polo Grounds in Upper Manhattan, New York City. The Giants won the game 5–2 in extra innings, and eventually the World Series.

Who was the winner of the 1954 World Series?

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;

Who was the manager of the Giants in 1954?

Utility player Dusty Rhodes had clutch hits in three of the four games, including a pinch-hit walk-off that won Game 1, barely clearing the 258-foot (79 m) right-field fence at the Polo Grounds. Giants manager Leo Durocher, who had managed teams to three National League championships, won his only World Series title as a manager.

What was Willie Mays batting average in 1954?

Willie Mays (.345 batting average, 41 home runs, 110 runs batted in) led an offense that also featured Don Mueller (.342 batting average), Alvin Dark (.293 batting average, 98 runs), Hank Thompson (26 home runs, 86 runs batted in) and pinch-hitter extraordinaire Dusty Rhodes (.341 batting average).

How did Whitey Lockman score in the 1954 World Series?

The Indians trailed 1–0 quickly when Whitey Lockman singled, took second on a groundout and scored on a hit by Willie Mays. The run was scored as unearned because of an error by shortstop George Strickland. With the bases loaded in the third, pinch hitter Dusty Rhodes hit a two-run single.