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Willie Mays, known as the “Say Hey Kid,” made 24 All-Star teams, won two NL MVP awards and had 12 Gold Gloves over the course of his legendary 22-year career.
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It’s a sad day for baseball, as one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history, Willie Mays, passed away at the age of 93.
The San Francisco Giants organization posted on X late Tuesday afternoon, “It is with great sadness that we announced that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie Mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93.”
Mays’ career was legendary, in every sense of the world. After starting his career, briefly, in the Negro Leagues, Mays made his major league debut in 1951 with the then New York Giants.
The Say Hey Kid’s legacy was visible as his death was announced.
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In the third inning, Baltimore Orioles pitcher Albert Suarez connected with Judge’s left hand with a 94-mph pitch. Judge stayed in the game momentarily but was pinch hit for shortly after.
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The baseball world is mourning the passing of one of the greatest players who ever lived
Hall of Famer Willie Mays, one of the greatest players in Major League Baseball history, passed away on Tuesday.
Mays made his MLB debut with the then New York Giants in 1951, and was named the MLB Rookie of the Year after hitting 20 home runs that season, helping the Giants to their first pennant in 14 years. Mays won his first MVP Award in 1954 โ after missing the 1953 season due to military service after he was drafted by the U.S.