Matty Alou and his 1962 World Series sprint against the Yankees
Matty Alou was extremely fast. Just not fast enough to save the 1962 World Series for the Giants. The Giants trailed in the bottom of the ninth inning of game seven. The Yanks led 1-0. As Matty led off the inning he crossed-up the Yankees with a drag bunt. It was a Matty Alou art form. Laying it down and beating it out. With two outs, Willie Mays lined one down the right field line. Alou ran as fast as he could, but the third base coach wisely held him up at third. It was a perfect relay from... Sign in to see full entry.