Remembering Willie Mays, one of the best MLB players ever (1931-2024)

Willie Mays, one of baseball's greatest players, passed away on June 18, 2024 at the age of 93. We remember Willie's legendary career with his best moments.

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[compdabot]

The Say Hey kid will be remembered forever. Rest in peace legend.

[chillywillie]

My first sports hero. I remember being eight years old, just discovering baseball and watching my first MLB all-star game during in the 1965 season. This one black player was introduced and the crowd immediately jumped to their feet with a rousing standing ovation that lasted a while. Growing up black in the Deep South during those years of segregation and racial tensions, l was amazed by the respect shown for that black man at that time in history amongst all that turmoil. This was still less than twenty years since Jackie Robinson was initially disrespected in every way possible. That player was Willie Mays. Back in those days we only had two (clear) television channels and one tv game a week, so whenever l saw Willie Mays (maybe once or twice a season) it was something special.

[Jmtrue]

Willie Mays will forever be remembered. Thank you for your wonderful memories of baseball entertainment 🙏 Deepest condolences to your family and friends 🧡

[Imugi]

Rest in peace. What a life he lived. What a legend he will always be.

[gregdiamond]

I remember meeting him 43 years ago when he signed a ball for me. He had an infectious smile. What an honor it was to meet such a classy man.

[gioo.rr]

R.I.P. I still cannot believe the time has come, he was a great player and a AMAZING person.

[DaveysWonderfulWorld]

Rest in peace, Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players to ever do it

[ConnorMiller]

I would like to petition for baseball to retire #24 in his honor. Much like Jackie, Willie was one of the most iconic athletes of his time. Many black players made the jump to MLB due to his influence. He truly was a legendary figure and an even better person. He will truly be missed.

Rest in peace Willie! ❤

[justingaming]

It's time to retire his number around the league forever 24 thank you for all the memories Willie Mays 1931-2024

[luishumbertovega]

Great tribute, Willie played in our winter ball league during the 1954-55 season after the Giants won the World Series, was the batting leader (.395) in our circuit and along with Rubén Gómez, Don Zimmer, Luis Rodríguez Olmo and a very young Roberto Clemente led the Cangrejeros de Santurce to win the Caribbean Series. Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 will always be grateful to the Say Hey Kid. Condolences to his family and to baseball fans around the world. ⚾

[Kscriv]

A legendary career and got to enjoy 50 years of life after retirement. May we all live such a full life.

[geraldallocca]

The greatest all around player ever!!!

[michaelcaywood]

He was a great man, and still is. He will be missed. 😢😢.

[jmg]

I had the great privilege and honor of shaking Mr. Mays' hand once. He appeared at a trade show w/ Warren Spahn for an industry my grandfather worked in, when I was a young boy. For as much as you accomplished, you overcame even more. Rest in power, Mr. Mays.

[erinbedard]

Willie Hayes always will be remembered. Always a legend. Rest in peace.

[Robbie.Rotten]

The GOAT went to heaven field on the 18th day of month 6 = 24, of the year 2024.
I'll say Hey forever Willie #24🖤🧡

[SALSAKID]

The last of my 3 All-Time MLB player Aaron, Mays, and Clemente.... 44/24/21 Rest in Peace, Wille 👋👏🙏

[channingbloom]

Rest in peace say hey kid. Aka Willie mays. One of the best to ever do it.

[loragraves]

A true American icon. Willie Mays was one of the best to ever play the game. Much love to all of his family, friends, and fans. ❤

[JaredHettler]

3293 hits

660 homeruns

A career .301 hitter

156.2 WAR

1909 RBIs

2068 runs scored (100+ runs scored 12 straight years)

Damn near never missed a game for a long time (13 straight years of 150+ games played)

Career OPS+ of 155

2x MVP

ROTY

12 straight gold gloves

20x all star

World series winner and WSMVP

What a career and what a life. It's a shame he never got to see his godson inducted into the HOF. My grandfather speaks about Willie like he was a superhero, even still to this day. Him and Mickey Mantle both. Rest in Peace, Mr Mays.