Willie Mays

Born: 1931-05-06

Birthplace: Westfield, Alabama, USA

Biography

Willie Mays (May 6, 1931 - June 18, 2024) was a American professional baseball player. He was born and raised in Westfield, Alabama and played 23 major league seasons, primarily for the San Francisco Giants. Mays was an All-Star 24 times, tying for the second-most appearances in history. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2015.

Known For

A Boy Named Charlie Brown
Say Hey, Willie Mays!
Shea Goodbye: 45 Years of Amazin' Mets
The Polo Grounds: Requiem for an Arena
Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid
Clemente
1967 - The Year of Change
Generations of the Game
Super Stars of Sports: Baseball
A Man Named Mays

Top Movie Credits

A Boy Named Charlie Brown Self
Say Hey, Willie Mays! Self
Shea Goodbye: 45 Years of Amazin' Mets Self
The Polo Grounds: Requiem for an Arena Self
Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid Himself (voice)
Clemente Self (Archive Footage)
1967 - The Year of Change Self
Generations of the Game
Super Stars of Sports: Baseball Self (archive footage)
A Man Named Mays Self