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A memorial to Willie Mays is seen inside Rickwood Field before a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the San Francisco Giants, Thursday, June 20, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. Mays, who began his professional career with the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues in 1948 and played at Rickwood Field, passed away on Tuesday at the age of 93. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)

Celebrations honor Negro League players, Willie Mays ahead of MLB game at Rickwood Field

By Alanis Thames - Associated Press

FILE - New York Giants' Willie Mays makes a catch of a ball hit by Cleveland Indians' Vic Wertz in Game 1 of the 1954 baseball World Series in New York's Polo Grounds on Sept. 29, 1954. 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. He was 93. Mays' family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, he had “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. (AP Photo, File)

The Catch: Willie Mays’ over-the-shoulder grab in the 1954 World Series ‘wasn’t no lucky catch’

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Willie Mays poses for a photo during baseball spring training in 1972. 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. He was 93. Mays' family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, he had “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. (AP Photo, File)

LOVERRO: Willie Mays, last of a generation that towered above baseball

By Thom Loverro

FILE - Willie Mays, left, is joined by former San Francisco Giants' Orlando Cepeda, right, Willie McCovey and Juan Marichal, front, before Game 3 of the World Series between the Giants and the Anaheim Angels in San Francisco,Oct. 22, 2002. 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. He was 93. Mays' family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, he had “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. (AP Photo/Kevork Djansezian, File)

‘Say Hey Kid’ inspired generations with talent and exuberance

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

A person drives a golf cart through a construction site at Rickwood Field, Monday, June 10, 2024, in Birmingham, Ala. Rickwood Field, known as one of the oldest professional ballpark in the United States and former home of the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues, will be the site of a special regular season game between the St. Louis Cardinals and San Francisco Giants on June 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)

Rickwood Field, Willie Mays’ first pro park and monument of opportunity and oppression, welcomes MLB

By Alanis Thames - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants' Willie Mays poses for a photo during baseball spring training in 1972. 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. He was 93. Mays' family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night, June 18, 2024, he had “passed away peacefully” Tuesday afternoon surrounded by loved ones. (AP Photo, File)

Willie Mays, Giants’ ‘Say Hey Kid,’ dies

By Hillel Italie - Associated Press

San Francisco Giants Hall of Fame outfielder Willie Mays waves to the crowd as the team honors him on the day after his 90th birthday, Friday, May 7, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

Nancy Pelosi knocked for confusing Willie McCovey and Willie Mays in birthday tweet

By Valerie Richardson - The Washington Times

FILE - Baseball legend Willie Mays smiles prior to a game between the New York Mets and the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, in this Friday, Aug. 19, 2016, file photo. On Thursday, May 6, 2021, Mays turns 90. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Baseball’s sweetest song: Willie Mays, forever young, is 90

By FRED LIEF - Associated Press

People wait by the statue of baseball great Willie Mays for the gates at Oracle Park to open before the start of an opening day baseball game between the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies, Friday, April 9, 2021, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Say Hey, kid! Willie Mays wins lifetime achievement award

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols, right, connects for a single as Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters looks for the pitch in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Pujols hits 660th career homer, ties Mays for 5th place

By PAT GRAHAM - Associated Press

Baseball great San Francisco Giants Willie Mays poses in 1967 in an unknown location. Mays, who turns 88 this spring, has some advice to share. “24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid” comes out Sept. 24, St. Martin’s Press announced Wednesday. The book, co-authored by John Shea, will feature Mays’ memories of the events and people that helped shape him and stories from fellow players who influenced Mays. There will be 24 chapters, in honor of his uniform number. (AP Photo)

Tales of a Giant: Willie Mays’ reflects in the book “24.”

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FILE - In this April 1964 file photo, San Francisco Giants' Willie McCovey poses for a photo, date and location not known. McCovey, the sweet-swinging Hall of Famer nicknamed &quot;Stretch&quot; for his 6-foot-4 height and those long arms, has died. He was 80. The San Francisco Giants announced his death, saying the fearsome hitter passed “peacefully” Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 31, 2018, “after losing his battle with ongoing health issues.” (AP Photo, File)

Giants Hall of Famer Willie McCovey dies at 80

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 21, 2011, file photo, former Major League baseball player Willie Mays listens during his appearance at the San Francisco Giants' 2010 World Series trophy display tour event at the Arthur Tappan School P.S. 46 in Harlem, New York. Baseball announced on Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, they have named its World Series Most Valuable Player award after Mays. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

Baseball World Series MVP award named for Willie Mays

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Barry Bonds gets plaque on Giants Wall of Fame

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Ken Griffey Jr. speaks during an induction ceremony at the Clark Sports Center on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Cooperstown, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Ken Griffey Jr. not on a list of top 10 greatest baseball players is foolish

By Thom Loverro

Baseball Hall of Famer Frank Robinson throws out the ceremonial first pitch before a baseball game between the Washington Nationals and the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, May 9, 2015, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

LOVERRO: Frank Robinson slighted during MLB’s ‘Greatest Living Players’ salute

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Alex Rodriguez warms up before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Monday, April 13, 2015, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

CHARLES HURT: Alex Rodriguez milestones ignored by Yankees is grosser than gross

By Charles Hurt

New York Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez gestures at the batting cage prior to a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 1, 2015. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Say Hey Rod: Alex Rodriguez matches Mays’ milestone with homer 660

By Howard Ulman - Associated Press

Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana, left, and former wide receiver Dwight Clark are shown before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the St. Louis Rams in San Francisco, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)

Candlestick Park finale stirs memories in San Francisco

By Janie McCauley - Associated Press

File- This Aug. 2, 1079 file photo shows baseball great Willie Mays and his wife, Mae sitting together on the A train in New York City. Mays announced his wife's death through the San Francisco Giants on Friday April 9, 2013. The couple had been married 41 years after they met during his playing years in New York. The team said Mrs. Mays died in her sleep Friday morning in the couple's Bay Area home after a long fight with Alzheimer's disease. (AP Photo/Marty Lederhandler, File)

Willie Mays’ wife, Mae, dies at age 74

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