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Posted By: Ted Zanidakis

Johnny was my hero of the 1952 World Series. He single-handedly beat the Dodgers, by hitting 3 HR's
which won the Yankees 3 games (one as a pinch hitter). He hit another drive that Carl Furillo jumped
into the RF stands to steal a "4th HR" from Johnny. Mize was awarded the 1952 World Series MVP. He
was a great clutch hitter....and, being a power hitter, he struck out very few times.

I visited with Johnny at his home in Demorest (GA) on our way to Florida in 1987. What a great guy,
he could talk Baseball all day long. We reminisced about his years with the Yankees (1949-53).




TED Z