Willie Mays never ceased to wow the crowd when he went up to bat.
Mays, the electrifying "Say Hey Kid" whose singular combination of talent, drive, and exuberance made him one of baseball’s greatest and most beloved players, has died. He was 93.Mays’ family and the San Francisco Giants jointly announced Tuesday night he had died earlier in the afternoon."My father has passed away peacefully and among loved ones," son Michael Mays said in a statement released by the club.
"Magic Johnson: "I'm devastated to hear about the passing of the legendary Hall of Famer Willie Mays, one of the main reasons I fell in love with baseball. Cookie and I are praying for his family, friends, and fans during this difficult time."California Gov. and former San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom: "Mays was more than just a baseball icon.
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