1954 New York Giants (vs. Cleveland Indians) World Series Game 1 Ticket Stub PSA VG-EX 4 (MK) - Willie Mays' Historic Catch!

Sold For:

$2,880

Year:

1954

Auction:

2023 Fall

Lot #:

3085

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. Graded VG-EX 4 (MK) by PSA. Game 1 of the 1954 World Series will always be remembered for Willie Mays' spectacular catch off the bat of Vic Wertz in the eighth inning, That catch preserved a 2-2 tie, and the Giants won the game in the tenth inning on a 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 stub (4-1/4 x 2-1/4 inches) has a light crease and the results of the game noted in red ink on the reverse. Opening Bid $1,000.