Watch Aaron Hicks (and Willie Mays) make similar fantastic catches

July 7, 2015 at 10:08PM
(Howard Sinker/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

In 1954, Hall of Famer Willie Mays made a catch during Game 1 of the World Series that is one of the most iconic plays in baseball history. You may have seen it (more than once), but here it is:

Monday night, Aaron Hicks ended the fourth inning when he did his best Willie Mays on a fly ball to center field by Chris Parmelee.

Or, as Twins broadcaster Cory Provus put it: "Basket catch at the base of the fence. Willie Mays style!"

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