Wills performed on World Sequence title groups in 1959, ’63 and ’65 throughout his first eight seasons with the Dodgers.
Maury Wills, who intimidated pitchers together with his base-stealing prowess as a shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers on three World Sequence championship groups, has died. He was 89.
Wills died Monday evening at dwelling in Sedona, Arizona, the crew mentioned Tuesday after being knowledgeable by relations. No reason for dying was given.
Wills performed on World Sequence title groups in 1959, ’63 and ’65 throughout his first eight seasons with the Dodgers. He additionally performed for Pittsburgh and Montreal earlier than returning to the Dodgers from 1969-72, when he retired.
Throughout his 14-year profession, Wills batted .281 with 2,134 hits and 586 stolen bases in 1,942 video games.
He was the Nationwide League MVP in 1962, led the NL in stolen bases from 1960-65, was a seven-time All-Star choice and received Gold Glove Awards in 1961 and ’62.
Wills had an ill-fated stint managing the Seattle Mariners from 1980-81, going 26-56 with a successful proportion of .317.