Sandy Amoros Stats & Facts
Sandy Amoros
Positions: Leftfielder and Pinch Hitter
Bats: Left • Throws: Left
5-7, 170lb (170cm, 77kg)
Born: January 30, 1930 in Matanzas, Cuba
Died: June 27, 1992 in Miami, FL
Buried: Woodlawn Park North Cemetery & Mausoleum, Miami, FL
Debut: August 22, 1952 (10,964th in major league history)
vs. PIT 1 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 1 RBI, 0 SB
Last Game: October 2, 1960
vs. KCA 0 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB
Full Name: Edmundo Amoros
Pronunciation: \AM-or-ohs\
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Notable Events and Chronology
Biography
The Cuban native, who spoke almost no English, was never more than a semi-regular in the Dodger outfield, but he’s remembered for one great play, generally listed among the most outstanding in World Series history. In Game Seven of the 1955 WS, his sprinting catch of Yogi Berra’s drive down the leftfield line was the key to Brooklyn’s victory. According to winning pitcher Johnny Podres: “As great a catch as Amoros made, his relay to Pee Wee [Reese] (to double up Gil McDougald) was even better.” When a reporter asked Amoros if he thought he would make the catch, he said, “I dunno. I just run like hell.”