Maglie

Sal Maglie, at thirty-eight, was traded midway through the year to Cleveland.

WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010

The first batter of the World Series was Al Smith, and Maglie hit him in the back.

WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010

In game two, at the Polo Grounds, Durocher could have started his ace, Sal Maglie, but he wanted to give his exhausted veteran one more day of rest.

WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010

Maglie, tall and brooding, took his long walk across the outfield to the clubhouse and was replaced by Don Liddle, a southpaw not quite 5-foot-10, with a narrow, pallid face and quick motion.

WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010

Sal Maglie won his first nine, and Larry Jansen, six out of seven.

WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010

The first player to see him was Sal Maglie, naked and dripping wet.

WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010

Mays liked Maglie because he had a penchant for throwing high inside fastballs, designed to move batters off the plate as well as to protect his own hitters.

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Most notable reference from what I've heard so far: "Sal Maglie chin music."

Berg on Rye David 2008

In the clubhouse, Sal Maglie hoisted the bulky Horace Stoneham, put him down, then did a jig with the delirious owner.

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Giant old-timers were introduced to the crowd—men who had played for John McGraw, such as Carl Hubbell, as well as later Giants, such as Monte Irvin and Sal Maglie.

WILLIE MAYS JAMES S. HIRSCH 2010