Willie Mays, the electrifying “Say Hey Kid” whose talent made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has passed away at 93. The announcement came from Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants, revealing he died peacefully in the Bay Area on June 18.
Mays, who started his professional career in the Negro Leagues in 1948 and was baseball’s oldest living Hall of Famer, was inducted in his first year of eligibility in 1979.
A superstar known for his joyous play and exceptional skills in hitting, fielding, and throwing, Mays left an indelible mark over his 23 major league seasons.
In 2015, Willie Mays was honored with the Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.
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