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Maury Wills

American baseball player and manager (1932-2022) · United States · On the map · Athletes · Died at 89

Maurice Morning Wills 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.

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Career 3

ClubYears
Montreal Expos1969
Pittsburgh Pirates1967-1968
Los Angeles Dodgers1959-1966

Awards

Associated Press Athlete of the Year1962
Major League Baseball Most Valuable Player Award1962
Rawlings Gold Glove Award

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He also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Montreal Expos. Wills is credited with reviving the stolen base as part of baseball strategy.

Country
United States
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1932 to 2022 · aged 89

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