Willie Mays Catch at 1954 World Series
Description
A slide of a black-and-white photograph of Willie Mays making the famous catch during the 1954 World Series. Mays sprints towards the center field fence, his back to the camera, wearing jersey number 24, New York Giants uniform. His arms extended in anticipation of making the spectacular catch as fans look on from the stands. Handwritten on slide is "at 1954 W.S."
Player(s)
Mays, Willie, 1931-
Team(s)
New York - NL (1883-1957)
League(s)
National League of Professional Baseball Clubs
Picture Date
September 29, 1954
Subject
African American baseball players; World Series (Baseball) (1954); Hall of famers; Catching (Baseball); Fielding (Baseball); Center fielders (Baseball)
Source
Unknown
Stadium
Polo Grounds (New York, N.Y.)
Location
New York (N.Y.)
Folder Name / Binder
Slides A-Z: Mat-Mcd
Photographer
Unknown
Media Type
Slides (photographs)