Unassisted World Series Triple Play

Unassisted World Series Triple Play

On October 10, 1920, during Game 5 of the World Series between the Cleveland Indians (later Guardians) and the Brooklyn Robins (later Dodgers), second baseman Bill Wambsganss pulled off one of the rarest feats in baseball: an unassisted triple play.

In the top of the fifth inning, with runners on first and second, Wambsganss caught a line drive off the bat of Clarence Mitchell. He then stepped on second base to double off Pete Kilduff and tagged Otto Miller coming from first to complete the triple play.

What makes this play even more remarkable is that it remains the only unassisted triple play in World Series history. The stunned silence that followed the play at League Park in Cleveland quickly turned into a roaring ovation as fans realized what they had just witnessed.

Wambsganss's spectacular defensive play helped secure a 8-1 victory for the Indians in that game. Cleveland went on to win the series, claiming their first World Series title.

This extraordinary moment showcases how a single play can change the course of a game and even a series. It stands as a testament to the unpredictable nature of baseball and the incredible skill of its players.