sport news Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Maury Wills dies aged 89 trends now BREAKING: Los Angeles Dodgers legend Maury Wills dies aged 89 after a decorated 13-year career, seven All-Star appearances, three World Series titles and an MVP award in 1962 Los Angeles Dodgers legend Maury Wills has died at 89, the team has announced He was considered one of the leaders of the stolen-base revolution of the 1960s After Wills, stars like Lou Brock and Bert Campaneris began tormenting pitchers Wills was a seven-time All-Star who was named the 1962 MVP over Willie Mays He would win three World Series with the Dodgers: 1959, 1963 and 1965 By Alex Raskin Sports News Editor For Dailymail.com Published: 18:21 BST, 20 September 2022 | Updated: 18:30 BST, 20 September 2022 Viewcomments Los Angeles Dodgers legend Maury Wills has died at the age of 89. 'The Los Angeles Dodgers are saddened by the passing of Dodger legend Maury Wills,' read a team statement released on Tuesday. 'Our thoughts are with Wills’ family, teammates and friends.' A cause of death has not been revealed. Considered one of the greatest base runners in baseball history, Wills retired with 586 steals, which is still good enough for 20th all-time. More importantly, the seven-time All-Star shortstop won three World Series with the Dodgers and was named the 1962 National League MVP over legends, such as Willie Mays, Frank Robinson as well as teammates Tommy Davis and Don Drysdale. Los Angeles Dodgers legend Maury Wills has died at the age of 89, the team has announced Considered one of the greatest base runners in baseball history, Wills retired with 586 steals, which is still good enough for 20th all-time Dodger legends Tommy Lasorda and Maury Wills speak together in the dugout prior to Thursday's game at the Epicenter in Rancho Cucamogna. Former Dodger manager Tommy Lasorda was the interm manager Thursday March 28, 2013 for the Dodgers split squad game at The Epicenter in Rancho Cucamonga Original caption: Third-place Los Angeles kept up pressure in the National League by blanking the Chicago Cubs, 3-nothing here 6/20. Sandy Koufax (c) pitched a brilliant two hitter for the Dodgers, striking out 14 Chicago batters, making him the first 10 game winner in the National League. The dodgers scored all their runs in the seventh on singles by Charlie Neal (l) and Maury Wills Share or comment on this article: All rights reserved for this news site (dailymail) and under his responsibility