Incredibly, Larsen fanned Mitchell -- his only strikeout in 29 career World Series at-bats. For his career, Mitchell struck out just once per 33.48 times at bat, making him the 14th-hardest batter to strike out in the game's history.
After retiring Mitchell, Larsen walked off the mound and into the arms of catcher Yogi Berra, who jumped onto his pitcher with joyful abandon. The Yankees went on to win the World Series in seven games, capturing their seventh title in 10 seasons. Larsen pitched 10 more seasons, never winning more than 10 games in a year but posting three more World Series wins.
It was his first Series victory, however, that immortalized Don Larsen.
The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has several items from Larsen's perfect game in its collection, including autographed baseballs used in the game, tickets, photos and Berra's catcher's mitt.
Craig Muder is the director of communications at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum