I'll forever remember my trip to Cooperstown, but 5 players made me more excited to see their plaques than any other of the truly greatest. Babe Ruth Lou Gehrig Mickey Mantle Ted Williams & Willie Mays. Rest Easy to one of the greatest all round players to ever grace a diamond.
Willie stands above all others as the greatest player who ever played the game and his joy for the game and his magnetic personality made him it's greatest ambassador.
easily the most exciting player i've ever seen. Feel sorry for those who didn't get to see him live TV didn't do justice to him. you had to see him navigate the field around him in a windy candlestick park. had no interest in baseball thought it was boring until i saw what he could in the field seemingly at will to delight of the fans.
I was a kid from NY nine years old 1965 when Willie hit 52 HRs won MVP I knew then he truly was the greatest I believe of all time no doubt part of my childhood is now gone but not forgotten we love you Willie the sexy hay kid
Willie Mays was a great inspiration to me. In honor of him, I wore number 24 everywhere I played except in Japan. As a foreign baseball player, they gave me number 10. I was also a center fielder. I learned how to play the outfield as a kid by watching Willie Mays and Al Kaline. I never tried to make the basket catch. Only 1 player could ever do that with the grace and ease of Willie Mays!
I am heartbroken. I am not a Giants fan by any description. Willie Mays was one of the greatest to ever play the game. I never got to see him play, never met him, but stared at his baseball cards as if they were made of gold. I watched videos of him among others, in awe. They did something I so crazily tried to do. He had the talent and the drive, I just had the drive. I am as sad today as the day my Father passed, and my Father would not be insulted by that. I have a little shop with a few pictures on my brick wall, that show my customers that it is a store of comfort, warmth, and personality...and these are my favorite life things Willie's catch is one of them. There are a few people that I hope have a very special place in wherever we go when we pass. I want Willie to be there, and I hope I am there too. I know this was sentimental and selfish, but damn...
My first sports hero. I remember being eight years old, just discovering baseball and watching my first MLB all star game in the 1965 season. This one black player was introduced and the crowd immediately jumped to their feet with a rousing standing ovation that last a while. Growing up black in the Deep South during those years of segregation and racial tensions, l was amazed by the respect shown for that black man at that time in history amongst all that turmoil. This was still less than twenty years since Jackie Robinson was initially disrespected in every way possible. That player was Willie Mays. Back in those days we only had two (clear) television channels and one tv game a week, so whenever l saw Willie Mays (maybe once or twice a season) it was something special
He was the greatest all around player to ever play the game of baseball. He was the consummate artist on the ballfield. I watched him play on TV during the Sixties. Even though I knew it was coming due to his age, I am saddened by the loss of this legend.
Stats don't lie. Willie Mays is the greatest baseball player. He was great on the field and off. Kids of my generation were fortunate to have him for a role model. Especially in the endless struggle for Civil Rights. Rest In Peace Great San Francisco Giant Number 24 on the roster. Number One in our hearts forever.
When Willie Mays walked up to the Pearly Gates, a booming voice came from the other side that said, "Now starting in Center Field ..." Tonight in heaven everyone's batting average just went down 50 points. The young Say Hey Kid now eternally patrols center field, running down every ball in the gaps with his easy speed, making those iconic basket catches and flashing that dazzling Willie Mays smile to let everyone know that he had the catch made as soon as the ball left the bat. Rest in Peace.
I was never one for stats and crunching numbers like how the players are judged now. One did stick out for me about Willie Mays in his 22 years he hit in only 54 DP's. Another story I found was the only time Mays faced Satchel Paige in the Negro Leagues Paige was looking for Mays told a teammate tell me when that kid comes up to bat. The catcher said here he is Satch to which Paige came off the mound and told Mays kid I am not going to trick you any I will throw 3 fastballs then you will sit down. Paige threw 3 fastballs and Mays sat down
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This is a great example of why the word 'Icon' was invented. A true Legend we've lost today. Rest In Peace Willie Mays 🙏⚾️
Rip Willie Howard Mays Jr, you will be missed
"The Catch" in the 1954 World Series is the most iconic play in baseball history
RIP Willie
RIP to one of the greatest to ever play! The Say Hey Kid.
Rest In Peace Mr. Willie Mays. He now joined by his fellow great New York center fielders, Mr. Mickey Mantle and Mr. Duke Snider.🙏🙏🙏
I'll forever remember my trip to Cooperstown, but 5 players made me more excited to see their plaques than any other of the truly greatest.
Babe Ruth
Lou Gehrig
Mickey Mantle
Ted Williams
&
Willie Mays.
Rest Easy to one of the greatest all round players to ever grace a diamond.
RIP, Willie. You will never be forgotten as long as this game is played.
I am devastated. 😭
my very first baseball game at the 'stick in the 60s had Mays, McCovey, Marichal and Bonds in the lineup that day. R.I.P. Willie 😥
One of the GREATEST of all time. The Say Hey Kid will be missed ❤
I remember the song Willie, Mickey and the Duke. Three of the greatest center fielders in the history of baseball . RIP to all of them 🙏
Thank you for posting the tribute to Willie Mays, the greatest of all time and an inspiration to many millions!
Willie stands above all others as the greatest player who ever played the game and his joy for the game and his magnetic personality made him it's greatest ambassador.
RIP MR. MAYS
My childhood hero.
Rest In Peace 💔Thank you for my memories. I saw him late 60’s, early 70’s at the Stick w the SF Giants. Legend lives forever ⚾️🧡🖤
RIP #24 FOREVER GIANT. I’m glad I got to see you play. Thank you for all the excitement.
Rest in peace. Always class and always a gentleman.
I share the same birthday as him, his birthday is May 6 as mine. Rest in peace 🕊️ Willie Mays.⚾
Rest in peace willie, best all around player of all time
A True Legend ... #24 The Say Hey Kid"
R.I.P. ........🕯️.......... 🕊️ Willie Mays 💫
R I P Mr. Mays ...One of the all time greats 🙏
easily the most exciting player i've ever seen. Feel sorry for those who didn't get to see him live TV didn't do justice to him. you had to see him navigate the field around him in a windy candlestick park. had no interest in baseball thought it was boring until i saw what he could in the field seemingly at will to delight of the fans.
Willie Mays was the best. Nobody could match his over all play. Willie ruled center field. Willie did it all without drugs. What an amazing player.
We lost a legend, one of the last true gentlemen of baseball.
I say this with a very heavy heart. Rest In Peace Mr. Mays.
I'm sad he's gone. I don't want a player like this to ever be forgotten
He was a great American 🇺🇸! RIP Willie 🫡
I was a kid from NY nine years old 1965 when Willie hit 52 HRs won MVP I knew then he truly was the greatest I believe of all time no doubt part of my childhood is now gone but not forgotten we love you Willie the sexy hay kid
Willie Mays was a great inspiration to me. In honor of him, I wore number 24 everywhere I played except in Japan. As a foreign baseball player, they gave me number 10. I was also a center fielder. I learned how to play the outfield as a kid by watching Willie Mays and Al Kaline. I never tried to make the basket catch. Only 1 player could ever do that with the grace and ease of Willie Mays!
I am heartbroken.
I am not a Giants fan by any description. Willie Mays was one of the greatest to ever play the game. I never got to see him play, never met him, but stared at his baseball cards as if they were made of gold. I watched videos of him among others, in awe. They did something I so crazily tried to do. He had the talent and the drive, I just had the drive.
I am as sad today as the day my Father passed, and my Father would not be insulted by that.
I have a little shop with a few pictures on my brick wall, that show my customers that it is a store of comfort, warmth, and personality...and these are my favorite life things Willie's catch is one of them.
There are a few people that I hope have a very special place in wherever we go when we pass. I want Willie to be there, and I hope I am there too.
I know this was sentimental and selfish, but damn...
Grew up a big Dodger fan. This guy was my favorite player. By far!
My first sports hero. I remember being eight years old, just discovering baseball and watching my first MLB all star game in the 1965 season. This one black player was introduced and the crowd immediately jumped to their feet with a rousing standing ovation that last a while. Growing up black in the Deep South during those years of segregation and racial tensions, l was amazed by the respect shown for that black man at that time in history amongst all that turmoil. This was still less than twenty years since Jackie Robinson was initially disrespected in every way possible. That player was Willie Mays. Back in those days we only had two (clear) television channels and one tv game a week, so whenever l saw Willie Mays (maybe once or twice a season) it was something special
Was in uniform & played left field for a half inning during the ‘76 HOF game Mets vs. Brewers. Quite a thrill to see that in person.⚾️⚾️⚾️⚾️
He was the greatest all around player to ever play the game of baseball. He was the consummate artist on the ballfield. I watched him play on TV during the Sixties. Even though I knew it was coming due to his age, I am saddened by the loss of this legend.
Thank you for your service. Off & on the field. RIP #24
He came to our Little League practice in Palo Alto. I’ll never forget that day.
Saw him play at Candlestick. The greatest!
The end of an era
Stats don't lie.
Willie Mays is the greatest baseball player. He was great on the field and off.
Kids of my generation were fortunate to have him for a role model. Especially in the endless struggle for Civil Rights.
Rest In Peace Great San Francisco Giant
Number 24 on the roster.
Number One in our hearts forever.
Rest in peace icon! 🙏🏽❤😢
RIP WILLIE MAYS ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Rip my man 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭no words just rip and thank you for everything ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Rip say hey kid ,your up there with the greatest a great reunion ball game going to play with all up there you will be missed.
He was the GOAT and an Icon.
It is a sad day for baseball. He was so great a player.
Rest in peace Willie Mays Giants legend of New York and San Francisco. 🟠⚫️⚾️🪦
Forever Giant 🧡🤍🖤
Awesome Amazing Greatness THE MAN THE MYTH THE LEGEND
The GOAT 🐐. RIP Willie Mays THE SAY HEY KID
Rest in peace willie Mays 🙏❤🙏
rip king
RIP WILLIE MAYS. QEPD
Rest in Peace Willie Mays we will never forget you and your family members. 🙏 ❤️ 💔 💙 😢 😔
RIP Willy Mays
R.I.P 🥹❤️
When Willie Mays walked up to the Pearly Gates, a booming voice came from the other side that said, "Now starting in Center Field ..."
Tonight in heaven everyone's batting average just went down 50 points. The young Say Hey Kid now eternally patrols center field, running down every ball in the gaps with his easy speed, making those iconic basket catches and flashing that dazzling Willie Mays smile to let everyone know that he had the catch made as soon as the ball left the bat.
Rest in Peace.
Willie Howard Mays have arrived at the Field of Dreams...
RIP Mr Willie Howard Mays
When the Lord created you He broke the mold. There will be no other man that will be as great as you.
RIP the Say Hey Kid!
I picture Jesus running with his back to the infield ... catching Willie Mays. R.I.P. ... and thank you Willie.
🫡rest in piece
Don't be sad folks. Willie will be walking out of a cornfield in Iowa tonight.
My first hero that wasn't my dad.
GOD given talent……..✝️
Rest Easy Willie The Orange And Blac GOAT
Rest in peace
❤🎉
I was never one for stats and crunching numbers like how the players are judged now. One did stick out for me about Willie Mays in his 22 years he hit in only 54 DP's. Another story I found was the only time Mays faced Satchel Paige in the Negro Leagues Paige was looking for Mays told a teammate tell me when that kid comes up to bat. The catcher said here he is Satch to which Paige came off the mound and told Mays kid I am not going to trick you any I will throw 3 fastballs then you will sit down. Paige threw 3 fastballs and Mays sat down
If the Giants would have stayed in NEW YORK I would have definitely been a Giants fan… instead of the Yankees……..
Thank you for posting the tribute to Willie Mays, the greatest of all time and an inspiration to many millions!