Mickey Mantle's Famous Grand Slam in 1953 World Series Game Against Dodgers
The excerpt details a significant moment in baseball history involving Mickey Mantle, a star player for the New York Yankees. On a decisive play, Mantle hit a grand slam home run off of Dodgers relief pitcher Russ Meyer during the third inning of a pivotal game in the series. This event occurred at Ebbet's Field, home of the Brooklyn Dodgers, contributing significantly to the Yankees' 11-7 victory in the fifth game of the season. The play involved several notable players: Robinson, Reese, Bauer, Snider, Gilliam, Berra, Hodges, Collins, Cox, and Grieve, each positioned around the field during this play. Mantle, despite being a left-handed batter, succeeded in driving the ball into the left-center field stands, highlighting his power-hitting capabilities.