October 3, 1956: Sal Maglie fans 10, bests Whitey Ford in World Series opener
The Dodgers purchased 39-year-old Sal Maglie from the Cleveland Indians in mid-May 1956. The Barber bolstered a maligned staff, went 13-5, and was named Game One starter in the World Series. (Photo: SABR-Rucker Archive) The 1956 World Series was the sixth between the New York Yankees and Brooklyn Dodgers in 10 years.1 The American […]