Maury Wills, the former Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop who set a new stolen-base record and helped usher in a new era of speed as an offensive weapon in baseball, has died at the age 89.
Continue reading to find out more about the circumstances surrounding his demise.
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Maury Wills cause of death
The actual cause of his death has not been revealed, but a news release stated he passed away Monday night at his home in Sedona, Arizona.
Maury Wills wife
Maury Wills was a married man before his demise. Maury Wills was married to Carla for many years.
Maury Wills children
Maury Wills and his wife Carla were blessed with six children who are Barry, Micki, Bump, Anita, Susan Quam and Wendi Jo Wills.
Maury Wills’s net worth
The renowned former Baseball Player had an estimated net worth of $15 Million.
Considered one of the greatest base runners in baseball history, Wills retired with 586 steals, which is still good enough for 20th all-time.