Member-only story

The Team That Changed Baseball: A History of the 1951 New York Giants

D'Angelo Carter

·17.5k Followers· Follow

Published in The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente And The 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates

3 min read · 3 weeks before

759 View Claps

72 Respond

Save

Listen

The 1951 New York Giants were a team of destiny. After years of futility, the Giants finally broke through to win the National League pennant and the World Series. The team's improbable success was due in large part to the leadership of manager Leo Durocher and the талант of a young catcher named Willie Mays.

The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates

by Bruce Markusen

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1851 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	239 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported

Durocher was a controversial figure, but he was also a brilliant manager. He knew how to motivate his players and get the most out of them. Mays was a five-tool player who could do it all on the field. He was a great hitter, fielder, and runner.

The Giants also had a number of other talented players, including Monte Irvin, Whitey Lockman, and Bobby Thomson. Irvin was a power hitter who led the National League in home runs in 1951. Lockman was a versatile player who could play infield, outfield, and even pitch. Thomson was a clutch hitter who hit the famous "Shot Heard 'Round the World" to win the pennant for the Giants.

The Giants' success in 1951 was a major upset. The Dodgers were the favorites to win the pennant, but the Giants played with heart and determination all season long. They finished the season with a record of 98-54, four games ahead of the Dodgers.

The Giants then went on to defeat the Cleveland Indians in the World Series in six games. Mays was the star of the Series, hitting .375 with two home runs and four RBIs.

The Giants' victory in 1951 was a watershed moment in baseball history. It was the first time that a team from New York had won the World Series since 1929. The Giants' success also helped to usher in a new era of baseball, one in which the National League was more competitive with the American League.

The Team That Changed Baseball is a fascinating and inspiring story of a team that overcame all odds to achieve greatness. It is a must-read for any fan of baseball or history.

The Team That Changed Baseball: Roberto Clemente and the 1971 Pittsburgh Pirates

by Bruce Markusen

4.7 out of 5