R. I. P Willie Mays the say hey Kid!
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Hall of Famer Willie Mays dies: Say Hey Kid, considered one of greatest MLB players in history, was 93
Mays won the World Series with the Giants in 1954 and was named NL MVP in 1954 and 1965
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Didn't see it on ESPN
Just heard it announced on the Panthers match. Said if it's not on BGOL, it ain't true. Fake news!. But here it is. R.I.P. to the "Say Hey" kid
I thought something was up when they said Willie Mays wouldn't be at the Negro League exhibition game or at some stadium or something. He was a legend that most of us didn't get a chance to see in his prime.
As the sun goes down, heroes eventually die, horoscopes often lie and sometimes Y, nothing is for sure, nothing is forever, but until we close the curtain...
Say hey, rest in peace Willie Mays
As the sun goes down, heroes eventually die, horoscopes often lie and sometimes Y, nothing is for sure, nothing is forever, but until we close the curtain...
Say hey, rest in peace Willie Mays
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Giants vs cardinals at rickwood field in birmingham this week. Oldest stadium in US.
This is deep, this article is from yesterday:
New York Giants’ Willie Mays, takes a batting practice swing on June 24, 1954, in New York. Major League Baseball said Tuesday, May 28, 2024, that it has incorporated records for more than 2,300 Negro Leagues players following a three-year research project. Mays was credited with 10 hits for the 1948 Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro American League, raising his total to 3,293. (AP Photo/John Lent)
Updated 12:05 PM EDT, June 17, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Willie Mays will not be in attendance when the San Francisco Giants face the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field on Thursday in a game honoring him and the Negro Leagues.
Mays, who began his career in Alabama with the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues and played for the Giants from 1951-72, told the San Francisco Chronicle that he will enjoy the game at home.
“I’m not able to get to Birmingham this year but will follow the game back here in the Bay Area,” Mays said in a statement to the paper on Monday. “My heart will be with all of you who are honoring the Negro League ballplayers, who should always be remembered, including all my teammates on the Black Barons. I wanted to thank Major League Baseball, the Giants, the Cardinals and all the fans who’ll be at Rickwood or watching the game. It’ll be a special day, and I hope the kids will enjoy it and be inspired by it.”
Mays, 93, is widely considered baseball’s greatest living player. He won the World Series with the Giants in 1954 and was a 24-time All-Star during his career, tied with Stan Musial for second-most behind Hank Aaron’s 25. Mays won the 1954 major league batting title and was voted NL MVP in 1954 and 1965.
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Hall of Famer Willie Mays will not be in attendance for Negro League tribute game at Rickwood Field
New York Giants’ Willie Mays, takes a batting practice swing on June 24, 1954, in New York. Major League Baseball said Tuesday, May 28, 2024, that it has incorporated records for more than 2,300 Negro Leagues players following a three-year research project. Mays was credited with 10 hits for the 1948 Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro American League, raising his total to 3,293. (AP Photo/John Lent)
Updated 12:05 PM EDT, June 17, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Willie Mays will not be in attendance when the San Francisco Giants face the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field on Thursday in a game honoring him and the Negro Leagues.
Mays, who began his career in Alabama with the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues and played for the Giants from 1951-72, told the San Francisco Chronicle that he will enjoy the game at home.
“I’m not able to get to Birmingham this year but will follow the game back here in the Bay Area,” Mays said in a statement to the paper on Monday. “My heart will be with all of you who are honoring the Negro League ballplayers, who should always be remembered, including all my teammates on the Black Barons. I wanted to thank Major League Baseball, the Giants, the Cardinals and all the fans who’ll be at Rickwood or watching the game. It’ll be a special day, and I hope the kids will enjoy it and be inspired by it.”
Mays, 93, is widely considered baseball’s greatest living player. He won the World Series with the Giants in 1954 and was a 24-time All-Star during his career, tied with Stan Musial for second-most behind Hank Aaron’s 25. Mays won the 1954 major league batting title and was voted NL MVP in 1954 and 1965.
Hall of Famer Willie Mays will not be in attendance for Negro League tribute game at Rickwood Field
Willie Mays will not be in attendance when the San Francisco Giants face the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field on Thursday in a game honoring him and the Negro Leagues.
apnews.com
RIP. He lived a good one.
Last night I was just talking to a co-worker about going to this game, and found out Mays wasn't feeling well enough to travel. He had a long life, and condolences to his family and close friends.This is deep, this article is from yesterday:
Hall of Famer Willie Mays will not be in attendance for Negro League tribute game at Rickwood Field
New York Giants’ Willie Mays, takes a batting practice swing on June 24, 1954, in New York. Major League Baseball said Tuesday, May 28, 2024, that it has incorporated records for more than 2,300 Negro Leagues players following a three-year research project. Mays was credited with 10 hits for the 1948 Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro American League, raising his total to 3,293. (AP Photo/John Lent)
Updated 12:05 PM EDT, June 17, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Willie Mays will not be in attendance when the San Francisco Giants face the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field on Thursday in a game honoring him and the Negro Leagues.
Mays, who began his career in Alabama with the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues and played for the Giants from 1951-72, told the San Francisco Chronicle that he will enjoy the game at home.
“I’m not able to get to Birmingham this year but will follow the game back here in the Bay Area,” Mays said in a statement to the paper on Monday. “My heart will be with all of you who are honoring the Negro League ballplayers, who should always be remembered, including all my teammates on the Black Barons. I wanted to thank Major League Baseball, the Giants, the Cardinals and all the fans who’ll be at Rickwood or watching the game. It’ll be a special day, and I hope the kids will enjoy it and be inspired by it.”
Mays, 93, is widely considered baseball’s greatest living player. He won the World Series with the Giants in 1954 and was a 24-time All-Star during his career, tied with Stan Musial for second-most behind Hank Aaron’s 25. Mays won the 1954 major league batting title and was voted NL MVP in 1954 and 1965.
Hall of Famer Willie Mays will not be in attendance for Negro League tribute game at Rickwood Field
Willie Mays will not be in attendance when the San Francisco Giants face the St. Louis Cardinals at Rickwood Field on Thursday in a game honoring him and the Negro Leagues.
Willie Mays statue in San Franciso........
Wow.....thanks for your comments....& RIP to The Legend.....
Damn. R.I.P.
RIP, Mr. Mays.
Willie Mays Acclaimed Baseball's Hottest Player - Jet Magazine, July 22, 1954
Willie Mays for Alaga Syrup Advertisement - Ebony Magazine, November, 1959
