There’s something about the position. Center field. Maybe it is The Catch by Willie Mays in the 1954 World Series at the Polo Grounds that has stuck in everyone’s minds. Those who play center feel a sense of accomplishment, almost superiority, in having the special set of athletic skills needed for such a demanding position. Those who play there don’t ... (Full article: 2870 words)

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