The San Francisco Giants have introduced the passing of Willie Mays on the age of 93.
In a press release on Tuesday X, the Giants stated: 'We’re deeply saddened to announce that San Francisco Giants legend and Corridor of Famer Willie Mays handed away peacefully this afternoon on the age of 93.'
One of many best gamers to ever play the sport, Mays hit 660 dwelling runs, drove in 2,068 runs and had 3,293 hits whereas profitable one World Collection with the Giants (1954). He was a 24-time All-Star and earned Nationwide League MVP titles in 1954 and 1965.
The middle fielder was baseball's oldest dwelling Corridor of Famer. His signature basket catch and operating across the bases together with his hat flying mirrored his enjoyment of the sport. His over-the-shoulder catch of an extended drive within the 1954 World Collection is baseball's most well-known defensive feat.
Mays stated in a press release Monday that he wouldn’t attend Thursday's recreation between the Giants and St. Louis Cardinals, which shall be held at Rickwood Discipline in Alabama, out of respect for him and the Negro Leagues.
Willie Mays, one among baseball's all-time greats, dies at 93
It’s with nice disappointment that we announce that San Francisco Giants legend and Corridor of Famer Willie Mays handed away peacefully this afternoon on the age of 93. pic.twitter.com/Qk4NySCFZQ
— SFGiants (@SFGiants) June 19, 2024
The previous Giants participant started his profession with the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues, then joined the Giants in 1951, and his Main League profession lasted greater than 20 years.
“I will be unable to make it to Birmingham this yr, however will get pleasure from taking part in within the Bay Space,” Mays stated within the assertion. “My coronary heart is with all of you who’re honoring the Negro League gamers who ought to at all times be remembered, together with all of my teammates on the Black Barons.
'I wish to thank Main League Baseball, the Giants, the Cardinals and all of the followers who shall be at Rickwood or watching the sport. It will likely be a big day, and I hope the youngsters get pleasure from it and are impressed by it.'
Now with the information of his demise the sport will change into much more vital.
Willie's son Michael Mays advised the Giants: “My father handed away peacefully and surrounded by family members. I wish to thanks all from the underside of my damaged coronary heart for the unwavering love you will have proven him through the years. You’ve been his life's blood.”
His demise was introduced whereas his Giants group was taking part in the Cubs in Chicago.
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