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Waiting for Cooperstown - Baseball's Veterans (1901-1972) and the Hall of Fame

A book by Sam Reich

Maury Wills, SS
Played from 1959 - 1972 predominantly for the Dodgers

Had more career SB (586) than any player since 1920*
1962: Stole the most bases in a season (104, a century record at the time)
Reich Top 10 M/L All-Star SS for 1960-1979 era and 1960?s
NL MVP in 1962, third place in 1965 NL MVP voting
More than 2,100 Hits and 1,000 Runs scored for his career
Two World Series titles and three league pennants in four years**

Comment: Was the most important SS of his time

* Through date of retirement
** Was a regular on championship teams

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13th National Veterans Golden Age Games Award...

Former Dodger great Wills to throw ceremonial...

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Did you know Maury

-was the first person to steal over 100 bases in a season, with 104 in 1962

-was the 1961 & 1962 winner of the Gold Glove Award

-was the 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, & 1965 leader in stolen bases

-was the 1962 National League Most Valuable Player