"On Nov. 23, 1962, Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills was named the National League MVP. The five-time All-Star appeared in 165 games, hitting .299/.347/.373 with 13 doubles, 10 triples, six home runs and 48 RBI. Wills earned eight of 20 first-place votes and received 209 total points, beating out the likes of Willie Mays (202 points) and Dodgers teammate Tommy Davis (175)."
"Wills led the NL in triples, and all of Major League Baseball with 104 stolen bases and 759 plate appearances. He also earned a second consecutive All-Star Game appearance and Gold Glove Award. Wills played 12 seasons with the Dodgers over two separate stints, batting .281/.331/.332 with 150 doubles, 56 triples, 17 home runs, 374 RBI and 490 stolen bases."
"Wills was on four Dodgers teams that reached the World Series (1959, 1963, 1965 and 1966), during which he played a part in the franchise winning titles in each of the first three of those appearances. In May 2022, Wills became the fourth member of the "Legends of Dodger Baseball," joining Steve Garvey, Don Newcombe and Fernando Valenzuela. Kirk Gibson has since been added to the group as well."
Maury Wills earned the 1962 National League MVP after appearing in 165 games and hitting .299/.347/.373 with 13 doubles, 10 triples, six home runs and 48 RBI. Wills led the NL in triples and all of Major League Baseball with 104 stolen bases and 759 plate appearances, while also earning an All-Star selection and a Gold Glove. He posted a career-best 6.0 WAR in 1962 despite a 99 OPS+. Wills spent 12 seasons with the Dodgers, finishing with .281/.331/.332, 490 stolen bases and franchise-leading stolen base totals, and contributed to multiple World Series championships. He received posthumous team honors and a 2022 Legends induction.
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