Willie Mays dies at 93: The ‘Say Hey Kid,’ a Giants icon and 24-time All-Star

Willie Mays, an icon of baseball, left an indelible mark on the sport with his exceptional talent and passion. His 660 home runs, membership in the 3,000-hit club, and numerous awards including two NL MVPs and 12 Gold Gloves, testify to his extraordinary career. Mays’ legacy as a trailblazer and one of baseball’s greatest players will forever be remembered.
Achievements:
660 home runs
3,000-hit club member
Two-time NL MVP (1954 and 1965)
Bio:
Name Willie Howard Mays Jr.
Born May 6, 1931
Place of Birth Westfield, Alabama, USA
MLB Debut May 25, 1951
Teams New York/San Francisco Giants, New York Mets
Career Highlights 24-time All-Star, 12 Gold Gloves, Hall of Fame (1979)