1954 New York Giants (vs. Cleveland Indians) World Series Game 1 Ticket Stub - Willie Mays' Historic Catch!

Sold For:

$4,320

Year:

1954

Auction:

2022 Spring

Lot #:

2602

Category:

Post-1900 Baseball Memorabilia

Extremely desirable ticket stub issued for Game 1 of the 1954 World Series between the New York Giants and Cleveland Indians, held at the Polo Grounds in New York. Game 1 of the 1954 World Series will always be remembered for Willie Mays' spectacular catch off the bat of Vic Wertz in the top of the eighth inning, That catch preserved a 2-2 tie at the time, and the Giants won the game in the tenth inning on a dramatic three-run home run by Dusty Rhodes. The victory propelled the Giants to an unlikely sweep of the heavily favored Indians, who had won a then-record 111 games during the regular season. The ticket (4.25 x 2.25 inches) displays moderate to heavy creases, a paper clip mark on front, and evidence of album removal on the reverse. The score of the game is noted in black ink on the upper-right corner. In Fair condition overall. Reserve $200.