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Who did Mays famously catch a fly ball from in the 1954 World Series?

  • Vic Wertz

  • Babe Ruth

  • Mickey Mantle

  • Jackie Robinson

Answer

Mays famously caught a fly ball from Vic Wertz in the 1954 World Series. This catch is considered one of the greatest catches in baseball history. Wertz hit a deep fly ball to center field in the bottom of the ninth inning with two outs and the score tied. Mays raced back and made an over-the-shoulder catch to preserve the tie. The Giants eventually won the game in extra innings.
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