The Catcher in the Rye: Willie Mays’ Over-the-Shoulder Catch (1954)
During Game 1 of the 1954 World Series, New York Giants center fielder Willie Mays made an extraordinary over-the-shoulder catch while running at full speed, robbing Cleveland Indians’ Vic Wertz of a potential extra-base hit. Mays’ stunning display of athleticism, instinct, and concentration is regarded as one of the greatest defensive plays in baseball history.