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Today In 1951: Game 1 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium! New York Giants vs. New York #Yankees - The first #postseason for rookie stars Mickey Mantle & Willie Mays! #MLB #NYC #Baseball #History | Baseball by BSmile

⚾️On October 5, 1951 in Game 2 of the World Series, Yankees right fielder Mickey Mantle’s season comes to an immediate end when he severely injures his right knee when his cleats get caught on a drainage cap at Yankee Stadium. Joe DiMaggio’s abrupt call for Willie Mays' fly ball in center field leads many to believe the last-minute call was a contributing factor to the torn cartilage suffered by the 19 year-old rookie. The Yankees would go on to defeat the Giants 3-1 to tie the series at 1 game