Willie Mays

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Remembering the Legend: Willie Mays, Baseball's 'Say Hey Kid'

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Baseball fans around the world are mourning the loss of the legendary Willie Mays, also known as the 'Say Hey Kid.' Mays, a baseball icon who played for the Giants, possessed a unique blend of talent, determination, and passion that cemented his status as one of the greatest players in the sport's history. Governor Gavin Newsom paid tribute to Mays, highlighting his impact on the San Francisco Giants and the Hall of Fame.

Mays' passing marks the end of an era for baseball enthusiasts, as the 'Say Hey Kid' was a standout figure whose name resonated throughout the sport's record books. With his remarkable skills and enduring legacy, Willie Mays will forever be remembered as a supreme talent in baseball history.

Throughout his illustrious career, Mays captivated audiences with his exceptional abilities on the field, solidifying his position as one of the best players of the 20th century. His journey from humble beginnings to baseball stardom serves as an inspiration to many, showcasing the power of resilience and dedication in achieving greatness.

In remembrance of Willie Mays, fans and players alike reflect on his remarkable contributions to the game and the lasting impact he left on the world of baseball. Mays' legacy lives on, reminding us of the enduring power of passion, skill, and sportsmanship in shaping sports history.

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Baseball legend Willie Mays, who played for the Giants in both New ... (ABC News)

Willie Mays, the electrifying "Say Hey Kid" whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball's greatest and most beloved ...

Governor Newsom statement on passing of Willie Mays | Governor ... (Office of Governor Gavin Newsom)

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today on the passing of San Francisco Giants legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays:.

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Legendary outfielder Willie Mays, 'Say Hey Kid,' dies at 93 - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Willie Mays, the "Say Hey Kid" who left an indelible mark on baseball, with his name a constant throughout the sport's hallowed record book, died Tuesday.

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Willie Mays dies at 93 (BBC News)

Baseball legend Willie Mays, widely considered one of the best players in the sport's history, has died, according to the San Francisco Giants.

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Willie Mays, supreme baseball talent among the best to ever play ... (NBC News)

New York and San Francisco Giants icon Willie Mays, considered by many the greatest all-around baseball player of the 20th century, died Tuesday at 93.

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Willie Mays: a life in pictures (The Guardian)

Willie Mays, whose singular combination of talent, drive and exuberance made him one of baseball's most beloved players, has died aged 93.

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Willie Mays, One of Baseball's Best, Dies at 93 (AARP)

It's easy to make the case that Willie Mays, who died Tuesday according to an announcement from the San Francisco Giants, was the greatest all-around player ...

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Saying a final goodbye to Willie Mays, baseball's 'Say hey' kid (The Conversation AU)

From the racism and poverty of the Jim Crow South, Willie Mays rose to the height of fame and respect as perhaps the country's greatest baseball player ...

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Willie Mays - the 'Say Hey Kid' considered baseball's best all-around ... (Capital Public Radio News)

Willie Mays is widely considered the best baseball player in history. His speed, his hitting and overall understanding of the game. He's shown here at the ...

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Willie Mays Delivered A Barry Bonds Phone Call For The Ages (Forbes)

I'll never forget the shocked look on the face of Willie Mays, or maybe he was just peeved by my question. He showed his Baseball Hall of Fame passion.

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Calling Willie Mays a 'natural' was to underrate his craft and smarts (The Washington Post)

In the 1962 Yankees-Giants World Series, the Yankees' Clete Boyer hit a line drive to right-center. “As the ball left the bat, I said to myself two things.

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Willie Mays was even better than his all-time great stats - ESPN (ESPN Australia)

Maybe the greatest baseball player of all time is Babe Ruth. Perhaps it's Henry Aaron or Barry Bonds or Josh Gibson or Oscar Charleston.

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Saying a final goodbye to Willie Mays, baseball's 'Say hey' kid • SC ... (SC Daily Gazette)

Commentary on Willie Mays' journey from the segregated Deep South to being honored by President Obama with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

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Baseball legend Willie Mays dies at 93 (The Associated Press)

Mays' family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died earlier in the afternoon in the Bay Area. “My father has passed away ...

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Willie Mays and the birth of cool in sports (Andscape)

Mays was also part of my continuing introduction to Black style as introduced to mainstream America by Black sports stars. The basket catch was and is one of ...

Statement from President Joe Biden on the Passing of Willie Mays ... (The White House)

Spanning three decades, his final box score was 660 homeruns, 3,293 hits, .301 batting average, 12 Gold Gloves, the 1954 World Series Championship, and ...

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Willie Mays was as good — and as cool — as anyone who ever played (The Washington Post)

The first time I met Willie Mays and shook the hand of the greatest baseball player I've ever seen, I was looking at his face, not at my hand.

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Opinion | Willie Mays, 'Poetry on the Diamond' (The New York Times)

Readers pay tribute to the beloved Giants great, who died on Tuesday.

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Baseball legend Willie Mays dies at 93 (Amsterdam News)

Willie Mays, nicknamed “The Say Hey Kid,” widely viewed as the best baseball player, has died at age 93. Mays passed away of heart failure.

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Willie Mays' Influence Extended Well Beyond The Foul Lines (Forbes)

The full measure of the life and times of Willie Mays can't be limited to the record book, but rather includes his larger impact on civic pride, ...

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Willie Mays mural in Alabama among tributes to late Hall of Famer ... (ESPN Australia)

A grand mural display of Willie Mays, who died Tuesday at 93, was unveiled at a ceremony in downtown Birmingham as tributes poured in all over the country ...

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