Historic Baseball Catch Stops Yankees' Rally in World Series
The Page from the 1948-10 Sportfolio documents a moment from the 1947 World Series between the Brooklyn Dodgers and the New York Yankees. At a critical juncture in the sixth game of the series, Brooklyn was behind the Yankees by one game. However, they managed to gain an 8-5 lead in this pivotal game. During this defining moment, Joe DiMaggio of the Yankees, known for his powerful hitting, made a crucial connection with the ball while two runners were on base. Al Gionfriddo, a player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, made a remarkable defensive play by catching the ball at the deep outfield, specifically near the 415-foot marker, just in front of the Dodgers' bullpen.