1962 world series mccovey

Willie mccovey was born on january 10, 1938 in mobile, alabama, usa as willie lee mccovey. The telecast of the dramatic game 7 of the 1962 world series between the yankees and giants, which came down to willie mccoveys line. The san francisco giants, after an exhilirating pennant race, lose a sevengame world series when willie mccoveys scorching, potential serieswinning hit is snared out of the air by new york yankees second baseman bobby richardson. Second baseman bobby richardson caught it, and the yankees were the world champions.

Any base hit would likely have won the championship for the giants. The world series opened in san francisco, where whitey ford continued his october excellence with a 62 victory. The san francisco giants, after an exhilirating pennant race, lose a sevengame world series when willie mccovey s scorching, potential series winning hit is snared out of the air by new york yankees second baseman bobby richardson. A liner to remember mccovey, richardson recall last out of. Jun 24, 2007 the yankees bobby richardson, without hat, caught willie mccoveys liner for the last out of game 7 of the 1962 world series. Willie mccovey of the giants lined out to yankees second baseman bobby richardson with men on second and third to end game 7 of the 1962 world series. This series, which was closely matched in every game, is remembered for its thenrecord length of thirteen days, caused by rain in both cities, and its. With the winning run on second base in the ninth inning of game 7, he lined out to the yankees bobby richardson to end the series. After six games, 12 days and a cumulative run total that was virtually dead even, the 1962 world series came down to one atbat.

It was wellfought, going down to the final play of game seven. Advanced video search watch live games condensed games game recaps daily fastcast instant replay mlb network. Dec 17, 2018 willie mccovey, who had tripled in the seventh inning, then hit a line drive to second baseman bobby richardson to end the series. It is a comprehensive team roster and player names are sorted by the fielding position where the most number of games were played during the regular season. The 1962 world series matched the defending champion new york yankees. Willie mccovey was a true gentleman and a hitter ahead. The yankees bobby richardson, without hat, caught willie mccoveys liner for the last out of game 7 of the 1962 world series. Yankees hold off giants in game 7 to win 1962 world series. We say a sad goodbye to the great halloffamer willie. Mccovey said that 2010, when the giants won the franchises first world series since moving from new york in 1958, it helped eased the pain for players like him, juan marichal, mays and felipe alou. Oct 31, 2018 the anguish of longtime giants fans over mccoveys liner that landed in the glove of yankees second baseman bobby richardson for the final out of game 7 of the 1962 world series didnt. Willie mccovey lines out to bobby richardson, october 16, 1962 yogi berra, who has seen it all, said.

The giants lost the 1962 world series to the new york yankees, dropping game 7 10 when mccovey lined out to second baseman bobby richardson with runners on. Willie mccovey, who had tripled in the seventh inning, then hit a line drive to second baseman bobby richardson to end the series. It was becoming alltoopredictable and the early 1960s were looking a lot like the 50s when. He came close in 1962, coming up short in a nailbiting sevengame series against the new york yankees. I knew nothing about the 1962 world series, but i did know who willie mccovey was. It was game 7 of the 1962 series, and the giants were trailing the new york yankees, 10, in the bottom of the ninth inning. With two outs and runners on second and third, mccovey, one of the most. Willie mccovey, charlie brown, and the momentthatwasnt in the 1962 world series. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Willie mccovey hits a solo home run in the bottom of the 7th to extend the giants lead to 20 over the yankees in game 2 about major. Forty years after giants slugger willie mccovey s world series ending bullet of a line drive was caught eyehigh by second baseman bobby richardson, the teams once separated by a river finally resume. Willie mccovey remembered for humility and care for others.

Willie mccovey lines out to bobby richardson, october 16, 1962. Willie mccovey, charlie brown, and the momentthatwasnt in. The 1962 world series brought triumphant vindication to ralph terry, but disappointment to willie mccovey. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free.

Willie mccovey, charlie brown, and the momentthatwasnt. Willie mccovey, charlie brown, and the hitthatwasnt in the. Willie mccovey, san francisco giants slugger and hall of. Fords completegame victory was the first of six in the series, four for the yankees and two for the giants. Doug mcwilliamsnational baseball hall of fame and museum. Three years later, mccovey helped the giants to the 1962 world series against the new york yankees, the only world series appearance of his career. Forty years after giants slugger willie mccoveys world seriesending bullet of a line drive was caught eyehigh by second baseman bobby richardson, the teams once separated by a river finally resume. Baseball on cable is what has inflated player salaries beyond reason and baseball on cable is what mccovey is. Willie mccovey, one of the best lefthanded hitters ever to play baseball, has died, the san francisco giants announced wednesday. With two outs and runners on second and third, mccovey, one of the most feared lefthanded. When willie mccovey smashed a line drive up the middle, it was tense. With the potential winning runs on base, mccovey hit a searing liner that new york yankees second baseman bobby richardson snagged for the final out of game 7 of the 1962 world series. It was his screaming line drive in the ninth inning of the seventh game that would have won the 1962 world series for the san francisco giants. Doug mcwilliams national baseball hall of fame and museum.

He was married to estela bejar and karen m billingsley. For the remainder of his great career, mccovey did not get another opportunity for world series success. There is one enduring video moment above all others in willie mccoveys career, and it is an out. When willie mccoveys screaming line drive landed in the glove of bobby richardson, the yankees had captured their 20th fall classic title.

Was charlie brown wrong about the 1962 world series. A liner to remember mccovey, richardson recall last out. This series, which was closely matched in every game, is. He said an umpire, right, had asked for his cap moments before. The 1962 world series matched the defending american league and world series champions new york yankees against the national league champion san francisco giants. Willie mccoveys screaming line drive was snared by second baseman bobby richardson. Mccovey hits solo homer in 7th of 1962 world series youtube. Standing in the batters box at candlestick park, willie mccovey was about to deliver san francisco its first world series championship. Willie mccovey was a true gentleman and a hitter ahead of. Yankees celebrate after bobby richardson catches mccoveys liner to end the 1962 world series willie mccovey signs autograph for 12year old fan, jurt russell giants mvps willie mccovey, left, and willie mays attend the 2012 mvp award ceremony willie mccovey willie mccovey at allstar game with ron santo and willie mays. Willie mccovey, charlie brown, and the momentthatwasnt in the. The baseball hall of fame remembers willie mccovey duration. Willie mccovey, the sweetswinging hall of famer nicknamed stretch for his 6foot4 height and those long arms, died wednesday.

Bobby richardson slides safely into first as willie mccovey stretches for the late throw during game 5 of the 1962 world series between the san francisco giants and new york. Nov 01, 2018 it was game 7 of the 1962 series, and the giants were trailing the new york yankees, 10, in the bottom of the ninth inning. Willie mccovey s screaming line drive was snared by second baseman bobby richardson. There have been world series that were decided in the final at bat of the seventh game with a dramatic home run bill mazeroski in 1960 or hit luis gonzales in 2001, but when it comes to the most dramatic out of alltime we are talking the 1962 series between the new york yankees and san francisco giants. In the bottom of the ninth inning of game 7, with two outs and the giants trailing 10, willie mays was on second base and matty alou was on third base. Willie mccovey, charlie brown, and the hitthatwasnt in. Or why couldnt mccovey have hit the ball just two feet higher. But the little yankees infielder timed his leap and grabbed the liner to end the 10 lead and the world series.

A look back at willie mccoveys career in sf duration. Mar 25, 2012 willie mccovey recalls 62 series 50 years ago. In 1962 mccovey continued to improve with 20 home runs and a. I thought they were going to walk me or try to pitch around me, mccovey said. One honor that eluded mccovey was a world series ring. Willie mccovey recalls 62 series 50 years ago sfgate. He died on october 31, 2018 in stanford, california, usa. When mccovey hit the ball, it lifted me right out of my shoes. Apr 18, 20 as a kid, i took the strips at face value. In 1962, richardson had ball, but no hat the new york times. Baseball on cable is what has inflated player salaries beyond reason and baseball on cable is what mccovey is watching. Willie mccovey hits a liner with men on, but bobby richardson snares it for the final out and the yankees win it all. Nov 08, 2018 the giants lost the 1962 world series to the new york yankees, dropping game 7 10 when mccovey lined out to second baseman bobby richardson with runners on second and third for the final out. The 1962 san francisco giants team roster seen on this page includes every player who appeared in a game during the 1962 season.

Willie mccovey was baseballs last wordofmouth superstar. Home run derby mlb pipeline youth academies breakthrough series elite development invitational usa baseball usa softball dream series. However, his performance in game seven almost made him a hero. The yankees won the series in 7 games for the 20th championship in team history. In the 1962 world series, played against the new york yankees, mccovey played 4 games and batted. He had a huge baseball card collection, including topps cards featuring mays and mccovey. I never saw a last game of a world series more exciting. Mccovey helped the giants reach the world series in 1962, where they fell to the yankees in seven games.