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 players, has died. The Giants retired his uniform number, 24, and set their AT&T Park in San Francisco on Willie Mays Plaza. AdvertisementNew York Giants' Willie Mays poses for a photo during baseball spring training in 1972. AP PHOTO New York Giants' Willie Mays poses for a photo during baseball spring training in 1972. "Willie Mays wasn't just a singular athlete, blessed with an unmatched combination of grace, skill and power," Obama said Tuesday on X.

Source: Manila Times June 19, 2024 19:31 UTC