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Where are they now? Former speedster Maury Wills: forty years ago, Dodgers shortstop became the first player since 1900 to steal more than 100 bases in the major leagues.
IN 1962, ONE SEEMINGLY UNBREAKABLE record that stood for nearly half a century was shattered by a slender man who specialized in singles and bunt hits.
It was 40 years ago when Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills swiped 104 bases to break Ty Cobb's 1915 record of 96 steals. As the first 100-steal player, Wills breached a barrier that was once thought to be untouchable. That's because Cobb's mark was set in the deadball era, when swiping bases was essential for run production.
Since the debut of the live ball in 1920 until Wills in the early '60s, just three players stole 60 bases in a season. They were Sam Rice (1920 Senators) with 63 steals and Ben Chapman ...
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