Willie Mays, born on May 6, 1931 in Alabama, is a Hall of Fame outfielder and 24-time All-Star known as the "Say Hey Kid." He is best known for his time with the New York and San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets, where he hit 660 home runs and was a two-time National League MVP. He also won a World Series Championship with the Giants in 1954.
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💰 Net worth: $3 million (2024)
About
Hall of Fame outfielder and 24-time All-Star known as the "Say Hey Kid." He hit 660 home runs for the New York and San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets and was a 2-time National League MVP as well as a World Series Champion with the Giants in 1954.
Before Fame
He entered the majors as a special prospect and there was a race between the Dodgers, Giants, and Braves to sign him.
Trivia
While his career at the plate was nothing short of spectacular, he was also a spectacle in the outfield, winning twelve Gold Gloves and making one of the most talked-about and celebrated catches in MLB history during the 1954 World Series.
Family Life
He and his wife, Marghuerite Wendell Chapman, together adopted a son. They later divorced and he then married Mae Louise Allen in November 1971. They remain married until her death in 2013.
Associated With
He was a good friend of Bobby Bonds and became the godfather to Barry Bonds.