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Willie Mays
Inarguably one of the best ball-players to ever don a cap and uniform, the "Say Hey Kid's" overall ability to run, catch, throw, hit, and mash are unrivaled. All questions regarding Willie Mays' life and accomplishments, both on and off the field, should be directed here.
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First year Willie Mays played with the San Francisco Giants?
After playing for the New York Giants (1951-52, 1954-57), Willie Mays starred for the team in San Francisco from 1958 to 1972. He missed part of the 1952 season and all of the 1953 season because of a military obligation.
Did Willie Mays ever hit three home runs in a game?
Willie Mays hit four home runs in a game once and three home runs in a game twice. His four home run game came on April 30, 1961 against the Milwaukee Braves. His three home run games came on June 29, 1961 against the Philadelphia Phillies and June 2, 1963 against the St. Louis Cardinals.
What pitcher gave up Willie Mays 500th home run?
Willie Mays hit his 500th home run on September 13, 1965 off of Don Nottebart of the Houston Astros.
What obstacles did Willie Mays face?
When he was called up to play for the New York Giants in May 1951, the 20-year-old Mays was afraid of failure. He struggled during his first weeks with the team and then tearfully asked manager Leo Durocher to send him back to the minors. Durocher comforted Mays and persuaded him that he would play center field for the Giants for as long as Durocher was there. The rest is history.
How many times has Willie Mays won the World Series?
Willie Mays' only World Series win was with the 1954 New York Giants.
What salary did Willie Mays earn in 1963?
I don't know that but I do know that Mantle made $65,000 for the 1958 season, which was in the middle of his career. Mickey Mantle made $5,000. during his rookie year in 1951. By 1956 Mantle was making $30,000. a year, and after his triple crown season he made $60,000. in 1957. From 1963 - 1968 his last six seasons Mickey Mantle made $1000,000. a year.
For a complete list of Mickey Mantle's salary see related Links for the Mickey Mantle Baseball Stats by Baseball Almanac below.
Where does Willie Mays rank in home runs?
Willie Mays hit 660 home runs during a career that spanned 1951-1973.
Is there a video of the fresh air fund tv commercial with Willie Mays available?
I believe yes! this popular charity had a variety of appeals in TV and other advertising and was also heavily sponsored by the now defunct New York Herald Tribune- or the Trib (never Tribe) as it was popularily called. midst the staccato of office machines the New York Herald Tribune carried the banner of the Fresh Air Fund. It is arguable the Fresh Air Fund, in theory- as it displaced the potential delinquents physically, may have had a greater impact on youth crime than, say, Little League Baseball ( which is, after all seasonal).
How many games did Willie Mays play?
He appeared in 2,992 games during his career (1951-52, 1954-73).
Is Willie Mays related to ken griffey Jr?
Willie Mays is Barry Bonds godfather but is not a blood relation
What players in MLB have over 3000 hits over 300 batting average and over 500 home runs?
Hank Aaron, Willie Mays, Stan Musial, & George Brett
Hang Aaron: is best known as the all-time home run king, but the slugging right fielder was a consistent .300 hitter throughout his 23-year major league career. Aaron's 3,000th hit (a single) came in the second game of a doubleheader against the Reds, May 17, 1970. Later in the historic game, Hammerin' Hank blasted his 570th career home run. At the time, only two players had hit more home runs—Babe Ruth and the next member of the 3,000-Hit Club: Willie Mays.
Willie Mays became the 10th member of the 3,000-Hit Club by stroking a single off Expos pitcher Mike Wegener, July 18, 1970. Mays was the first member of the Club to garner the historic safety on the West Coast and the landmark hit came just two months after fellow slugger Hank Aaron had joined the Club. The next member of the 3,000-Hit Club was Willie Mays' former teammate on the Santurce Club of the Puerto Rican Winter League back in 1954-1955! His name: Roberto Clemente.
Stan Musial is the only member of the 3,000-Hit Club to reach the mark with a pinch hit. On May 13, 1958, with Musial at hit #2,999, the Cardinals decided to sit "The Man" from the final game of a series in Chicago so that he could make history at Busch Stadium (formerly Sportsman's Park). But with the Cards trailing 3-1 in the sixth, St. Louis manager Fred Hutchinson opted to bat Musial for weak-hitting Redbird pitcher Sam Jones. Musial came through with a double to left, sparking a rally that would push the Cardinals to victory. The 37-year-old Musial finished the 1958 season with a .337 batting average—third best in the National League and "sandwiched" between the next two members of the Club: Willie Mays (.347) and Hank Aaron (.326).
George Brett joined the 3,000-Hit Club with a single on September 30, 1992, the 20th anniversary of Roberto Clemente's 3,000th and final big league hit. Brett's big hit came in the seventh inning of a stellar 4-for-5 game in Anaheim. George Brett, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron are three of the four players in major league baseball history to have collected at least 3,000 hits, 300 home runs, and 200 stolen bases. The other big leaguer to reach such lofty numbers was the next member of the 3,000-Hit Club: Dave Winfield.
How did Willie Mays get his nickname?
It is not clear how Mays became known as the "Say Hey Kid". One story is that in 1951, Barney Kremenko, a writer for the New York Journal, having overheard Mays blurt "'Say who,' 'Say what,' 'Say where,' 'Say hey,'" proceeded to refer to Mays as the 'Say Hey Kid'.
The other story is that Jimmy Cannon created the nickname because, when Mays arrived in the minors, he did not know everyone's name. "You see a guy, you say, 'Hey, man. Say hey, man,' " Mays said. "Ted [Williams] was the 'Splinter'. Joe [DiMaggio] was 'Joltin' Joe'. Stan [Musial] was 'The Man'. I guess I hit a few home runs, and they said there goes the 'Say Hey Kid.'"
Years before he became the "Say Hey Kid," when he began his professional career with the Black Barons, Willie was called "Buck" by team mates and fans.
Why is Willie Mays considered the best baseball player ever?
Because of his 521 home runs, last person to hit above .400 for a season, led the majors in 1957 with a .388 average at the age of 38, he won the triple crown(but not the MVP that season Joe Dimagio did, for reasons unknown), he has a lifetime average over .340, one of the tops in RBI's, walks, OBP among other things, he has all these accomplishments and missed 5 prime years serving in the military in two different wars. His eyes were better than 20/20, it is said if he let one go, it was because it was a ball, teams played a shift on him (like they do to Barry Bonds nowdays) instead of hitting the opposite way, he liked to shove it down there throats and hit it right at them in the gaps, or over their heads for a home run. His fielding may be the one thing that stops him from being the best of all time, he wasn't a bad fielder, just no Willie Mays(not that there has ever been another Mays).
What year did Willie Mays hit 3 home runs against the Cardinals in one game?
June 2, 1963 at Busch Stadium. The home runs came off of Ernie Broglio in the first inning, Bob Humphries in the eighth inning, and Bobby Shantz in the ninth inning. The Giants won the game 6-4.
What position does willie mays play?
First base and right field
Actually, McCovey played first base and left field for the San Francisco Giants. McCovey was a rookie with the Giants in 1959 playing 51 games at first base as the Giants had Orlando Cepeda as their regular first baseman. In 1960, McCovey played first in 71 games, while Cepeda moved to left field for 91 games and first for 63 games. In '61 McCovey played exclusively at first for 81 games while Cepeda again split time between left and first. In 1962, when the Giants won the NL pennant, it was Cepeda who was the primary first baseman in 160 games, but also play left in 2 games. McCovey in '62 tried his hand in left field for 57 games and played just 17 games at first. In 1963, McCovey was primarily a left fielder, playing there in 135 games, as Cepeda again was the primary first baseman. In 1965, McCovey was again in left for 83 games. After Cepeda was traded to St. Louis for the 1966 season, McCovey was moved back to first and remained there for the rest of his career. During those years, the Giants regular right fielder was Felipe Alou
When did willie mays die and where did he die?
he never will die to people hearts he will stay there forever he will be missed if he dies but glad, he is still alive and being strong I want to be like willy mays was i want to be a major league baseball player to I'm working on my goal for now willy mays ill try make the major leagues for you dude I'll be just like you one of the best there ever was.
How many baseball seasons did Willie Mays play?
Willie played in the Negro Leagues for the Chattanooga Choo Choos and Birmingham Black Barons in the late 1940s and in the minors for the Trenton Giants in 1950 and Minneapolis Millers in 1951 before being called up to the New York Giants in May, 1951.
What position did Willie Mays Hays play in the movie Major League?
Like his Hall of Fame namesake, he played centerfield.
What is the value of a 1993 Stadium Club Ultra-Pro Willie Mays card number 9?
A 1993 Stadium Club Ultra-Pro Willie Mays card number 9 has a book value of about $3.00 in near/mint -mint condition. Professionally graded cards will sell for more. Condition is important.
Common flaws with baseball cards include: rounded edges, creases, off centered, and faded color. Any or all flaws will devalue the card significantly.
