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Willie Howard Mays Jr., known as "the Say Hey Kid," was an American professional Baseball center fielder.
He was born on May 6, 1931, in Westfield, Alabama, USA, to Willie “Cat” Howard Mays Sr. (1911-1999) and Annie Elizabeth Sattlewhite (1916-1953). His father worked in the steel mills and played baseball for a local semi-pro team, while his mother worked as a maid and strongly supported her husband and son's baseball career.
Willie attended Fairfield Industrial High School, where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and football. His baseball journey began with the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro American League in 1948 at the age of 17.
In 1950, he was signed by the New York Giants and made his major league debut on May 25, 1951, proudly wearing the number 24 and playing as a center fielder.
During the Korean Conflict, Mays was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1952 and served until 1954, temporarily interrupting his baseball career. He returned to baseball in 1954 with the Giants without missing a beat. When the Giants moved from New York to San Francisco in 1958, Mays became a beloved figure and the face of the franchise.
In 1972, after many successful years with the Giants, Mays was traded to the New York Mets, where he played until his retirement in 1973. He helped the Mets reach the 1973 World Series.
Willie Mays passed away on June 18, 2024, at the age of 93 in Palo Alto, CA, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the world of baseball and beyond.
Willie Mays of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on December 29, 1925, and died at age 67 years old in July 1993.
Willie O Mays of Emory, Rains County, TX was born on July 11, 1917. Willie Mays was married to Ann (Boruk) Mays on November 18, 1966 in Rains County, TX, and died at age 71 years old on May 23, 1989.
Willie L Mays of Bellville, Austin County, Texas was born on January 2, 1947, and died at age 60 years old on April 27, 2007.
Willie T Mays of Lufkin, Angelina County, TX was born on October 10, 1917, and died at age 85 years old on May 12, 2003.
Willie Marie Mays of Tyler, Smith County, Texas was born on March 27, 1931. Willie Mays was married to Tommy G. Mays on April 7, 1973 in San augustine County, TX and they separated on January 31, 1988 in Smith County, and died at age 80 years old on June 21, 2011.
Willie L Mays Jr of Houston, Harris County, TX was born on December 17, 1943, and died at age 59 years old on February 14, 2003.
Willie G Mays of Athens, Limestone County, AL was born on January 8, 1913, and died at age 83 years old on March 9, 1996.
Willie Mays of Fellsmere, Indian River County, FL was born on February 13, 1911, and died at age 90 years old on June 1, 2001.
Willie L Mays of Atlanta, Fulton County, GA was born on February 8, 1925, and died at age 65 years old on September 22, 1990.
Willie J Mays of Middletown, Butler County, OH was born on March 8, 1925, and died at age 65 years old on May 11, 1990. Willie Mays was buried at Dayton National Cemetery
Section 25 Site 369 Va Medical Center - 4100 West Third Street, in Dayton.
Willie Mays of Brooklyn, Kings County, NY was born on October 8, 1915, and died at age 73 years old on April 10, 1989. Willie Mays was buried at Calverton National Cemetery
Section 8 Site 4571 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.
Willie Howard Mays was born in 1931. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie Howard Mays.
Willie B Mays of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on June 17, 1927, and died at age 66 years old on September 29, 1993. Willie Mays was buried at Wood National Cemetery
Section G Site 1143 5000 West National Ave. Bldg. 1301, in Milwaukee.
Willie B Mays of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on November 28, 1920, and died at age 90 years old on August 9, 2011. Willie Mays was buried at Washington Crossing National Cemetery
Section 6 Site 528 830 Highland Road, in Newtown.
Willie Earl Mays was born on November 10, 1947, and died at age 64 years old on January 11, 2012. Willie Mays was buried at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery
Section 5 Site 2546 20953 West Hoff Road, in Elwood, Il. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie Earl Mays.
Willie Howard Mays was born on February 7, 1933, and died at age 72 years old on December 6, 2005. Willie Mays was buried at Riverside National Cemetery
Section 49B Site 3449 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside, Ca. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie Howard Mays.
Willie Mays was born on December 25, 1929, and died at age 63 years old on July 3, 1993. Willie Mays was buried at Houston National Cemetery
Section G1 Site 862 10410 Veterans Memorial Drive, in Houston, Tx. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie Mays.
Willie Lee Mays was born on June 29, 1925, and died at age 59 years old on June 1, 1985. Willie Mays was buried at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Section 72 Site 1369 2900 Sheridan Road, in St. Louis, Mo. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Willie Lee Mays.
Willie Mays of Victoria, Victoria County, Texas was born on September 30, 1886, and died at age 89 years old in March 1976.
Willie Mays of Taft, San Patricio County, Texas was born on August 6, 1900, and died at age 83 years old in April 1984.
Willie Mays Jr of San Leandro, Alameda County, California was born on May 22, 1963, and died at age 42 years old on November 26, 2005.
Willie E Mays of Roswell, Chaves County, NM was born on October 15, 1919, and died at age 79 years old on April 27, 1999.
Willie Mays of Oakland, Alameda County, California was born on February 9, 1924, and died at age 57 years old in November 1981.
Willie F Mays of Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas was born on February 17, 1945, and died at age 66 years old on May 26, 2011.
Willie Mays of Taylor, Williamson County, Texas was born on November 17, 1907, and died at age 73 years old in May 1981.
Willie Mays of Eads, Kiowa County, Colorado was born on June 11, 1899, and died at age 80 years old in December 1979.
Willie M Mays of Kit Carson, Cheyenne County, CO was born on April 11, 1913, and died at age 93 years old on April 7, 2007.
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Winford Mays (Jul 6, 1901 - Jul 1985)
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