Tag: maury wills
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Why did Bump Wills retire?
After one year with the Chicago Cubs, Wills retired at the end of the 1982 season with a career . … “But that was when [Yankees owner George] Steinbrenner was out of control,” Wills said. “I didn’t want to go to the Yankees.” He later…
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Did Maury Wills steal home?
Maury aka Sonny Wills led the Major Leagues in stolen bases in six straight seasons. In 1962 he stole 104 bases breaking the legendary Ty Cobb’s record and was named MVP in the National League. Cobb held the record for 47 years. Also to know…
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Did Maury Wills steal home?
Maury aka Sonny Wills led the Major Leagues in stolen bases in six straight seasons. In 1962 he stole 104 bases breaking the legendary Ty Cobb’s record and was named MVP in the National League. Cobb held the record for 47 years. Also to know…
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Why did Bump Wills retire?
After one year with the Chicago Cubs, Wills retired at the end of the 1982 season with a career . … “But that was when [Yankees owner George] Steinbrenner was out of control,” Wills said. “I didn’t want to go to the Yankees.” He later…