A well-known sports Hall-of-Fame legend has sadly passed away at the age of 93
One of the greatest baseball players ever passes away at 93
Willie Mays, well known from his iconic 'Say Hey Kid' nickname, has sadly passed away at the age of 93.
"My father has passed away peacefully and among loved ones," Michael Mays said in a statement released by the Giants. "I want to thank you all from the bottom of my broken heart for the unwavering love you have shown him over the years. You have been his life's blood."
Mays was a special kind of player, deemed 'one of the greatest to ever do it' by
MLB in the saddened report of his passing.
Mays is remembered by shaping the dynamic play of baseball throughout generation, leading the way for many kids to start playing the game.
"All of Major League Baseball is in mourning today as we are gathered at the very ballpark where a career and a legacy like no other began," Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. "Willie Mays took his all-around brilliance from the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro American League to the historic Giants franchise. From coast to coast in New York and San Francisco, Willie inspired generations of players and fans as the game grew and truly earned its place as our National Pastime."
Our condolences to the fallen legend, Willie Mays.
Source: MLB
Willie Mays, a baseball giant, dies at 93
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