The catch by the New York Giants' Willie Mays at the Polo Grounds in the 8th inning of the first game of the 1954 World Series was so remarkable that when one refers to "The Catch," baseball aficionados naturally assume the reference is to this play that Mays made against the Cleveland Indians. Presented is a very rare full ticket proof (not valid for admission) of the September 29, 1954, Game 1 of the World Series. The score was 2-2 in the top of the 8th inning when the Indians' Larry Doby walked to start the inning, and Al Rosen sent Doby to second with a single. Leo Durocher, the Giants' manager, brought in left-hander Don Liddle to face the left-handed power hitter, Vic Wertz. With a 2-1 count, Wertz crashed a prodigious drive towards deep center field. Television announcer Jack Brickhouse described what happened: "There's a long drive... way back at center field... way back, back, it is a... Oh, My! Caught by Mays.... Willie Mays just brought the crowd to its feet with a catch that must have been an optical illusion to a lot of people." Not only did Mays make a fantastic over-the-shoulder catch at the warning track about 420 feet from the plate, but Mays immediately spun 360 degrees to let loose a great throw that held Doby, who had tagged up at third, instead of allowing Doby to continue home. Rosen remained at first and reliever Marv Grissom came in to keep the inning scoreless for the Indians. The Giants went on to win Game 1 by a score of 5-2 in ten innings, and with great home run hitting heroics from Dusty Rhodes, won the Series in a 4-game sweep. The full ticket proof measures 2.25x7.25". The proof is for a $10.50 Upper Box Seat. The ticket proof has been encapsulated and PSA graded FR 1.5.