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 4 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. The Series is perhaps best-remembered for the sensational running catch made by Giants center fielder Willie Mays in Game 1, snaring a long drive by Vic Wertz near the outfield wall with his back to the infield. Giants manager Leo Durocher won his only title among the three pennants he captured in his career.

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1954 - World Series - National League - New York Giants - American League - Cleveland Indians - 1933 - Running catch - Willie Mays - Vic Wertz - Leo Durocher

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Umpires: Al Barlick (NL), Charlie Berry (AL), Jocko Conlan (NL), Johnny Stevens (AL), Lon Warneke (NL: outfield only), Larry Napp (AL: outfield only)

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Al Barlick - Charlie Berry - Jocko Conlan - Johnny Stevens - Lon Warneke - Larry Napp

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Note: Lon Warneke became the fifth person to appear in the Series both as a player and as an umpire.

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