Here's a fantastic pic of 26-year old minor league speedster Maury Wills in his Spokane Indians uniform from 1959. After eight years of paying his dues, this season would prove to be his ticket to the big leagues. He slashed .313/.387/.391/.778 and earned a call-up to Los Angeles by seasons end. Wills would never return to Spokane, and quickly solidified a spot in the Dodgers roster. This vintage Spokane Chronicle press photo is current available at RMY Auctions. Go here to check it out.
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- The Dodgers continue to look at young Cubans to fill our minor league ranks.