Willie Mays Obituary – Willie Mays, the legendary “Say Hey Kid” known for his exceptional talent, determination, and infectious enthusiasm, has passed away at the age of 93. Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants confirmed his peaceful passing on Tuesday afternoon, surrounded by his loved ones.
As the oldest living Hall of Famer in baseball, Mays was renowned for his iconic basket catch and his electrifying base-running moments that captured the essence of the sport. His remarkable over-the-shoulder catch during the 1954 World Series remains one of the most celebrated defensive plays in baseball history.
Throughout his illustrious 22-season career, primarily with the New York/San Francisco Giants, Mays boasted a .302 batting average, 660 home runs, 3,283 hits, over 2,000 runs scored, and 12 Gold Glove awards.
Named Rookie of the Year in 1951, Mays also earned two MVP titles and finished in the top 10 for the MVP award on 10 other occasions
