LA Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills breaks Ty Cobb's 1915 MLB steals record, recording his 97th steal on his way to 104
Maurice Morning Wills (October 2, 1932 – September 19, 2022) was an American professional baseball player and manager.
Maurice Morning Wills (October 2, 1932 – September 19, 2022) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop from 1959 to 1972, most prominently as an integral member of the Los Angeles Dodgers teams that won three World Series titles between 1959 and 1965. He also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Montreal Expos. Wills is credited with reviving the stolen base as part of baseball strategy.
Wills was the National League Most Valuable Player (MVP) in 1962, stealing a record 104 bases to break the old modern-era mark of 96, set by Ty Cobb in 1915. Wills was an All-Star for five seasons and seven All-Star Games, and was the first MLB All-Star Game Most Valuable Player in 1962. He also won Gold Gloves in 1961 and 1962.
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Maurice Morning Wills (October 2, 1932 – September 19, 2022) was an American professional baseball player and manager.
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Maurice Morning Wills (October 2, 1932 – September 19, 2022) was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop from 1959 to 1972, most prominently as an integral member of the Los Angeles Dodgers teams that won three World Series titles between 1959 and 1965. He also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Montreal Expos.
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Maurice Morning Wills (October 2, 1932 – September 19, 2022) was an American professional baseball player and manager.
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