Willie Mays – The Say Hey Kid

Willie Mays, nicknamed the Say Hey Kid, is widely regarded as one of the greatest baseball players in history and the ultimate five-tool player.

Willie Mays in 1955

Born May 6, 1931, in Westfield, Alabama. Started in the Negro Leagues with the Birmingham Black Barons at age 16. Joined the New York Giants in 1951 and won NL Rookie of the Year.

Willie Mays in action
  • 660 home runs (6th all-time at retirement)
  • 3,293 hits
  • .301 career batting average
  • 2× NL MVP (1954, 1965)
  • 24× All-Star
  • 12 consecutive Gold Gloves (1957–1968)
  • 1954 World Series champion

Willie Mays 'The Catch' 1954 World Series

Famous for "The Catch" in the 1954 World Series—an over-the-shoulder running grab at the Polo Grounds. Hall of Fame 1979 (first ballot, 94.7%). Presidential Medal of Freedom 2015. Passed away June 18, 2024, at age 93.

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