Billy Martin Out at Home in Dodgers vs. Yankees World Series 1953
The page from the 1954 Sporting News Baseball Ball Guide highlights a pivotal moment from a game between the New York Yankees and the Brooklyn Dodgers. It describes the dramatic finish of the fourth game, wherein Billy Martin sought to score from second base following Mickey Mantle's single. The play was marked by tension as Martin was thrown out at home plate by Dodgers' outfielder Don Thompson, who relayed the ball to catcher Roy Campanella. This critical out concluded the game, contributing to the Dodgers' 7 to 3 victory. Such moments are emblematic of the fierce competition between the Yankees and Dodgers during this era, which was characterized by numerous high-stakes encounters.