RIP Willie Mays

[MuggsyB]

Willie Mays was arguably The Greatest Player in Baseball History. Was a joy to watch , saw him live in his late prime when he was still producing .

His 1965 season was one the best individual performances , 52 Home runs was an incredible year  with Home games at Candlestick.

His fielding was the absolute Gold Standard and an incredible arm.

Of course he hung on 4 years too long and is an oft cited example of why players should not stay beyond their expire date.

First Jerry West and now Willie Mays . Losing Icons like they were is tough

Herman,

Looking at Mr.Mays' stats I noticed he didn't strike out very much.  Neither he nor Aaron had a season with 100 SO's.  I suppose Mays was the better fielder but both guys were incredible.

[MuggsyB]

As a side note Ted Willians' stats are completely absurd.   .482 OBP???  WTF? 

[lawdog77]

As a side note Ted Willians' stats are completely absurd.   .482 OBP???  WTF?

These guys were playing against plumbers and fireman.

[MuggsyB]

These guys were playing against plumbers and fireman.

Lol.

[muwarrior69]

Why weren't you in school? I was 7 and came home from school after that game and all I heard about was some guy named Dusty Rhodes. 

Also we were to poor to own a tv in 1954.

My Catholic School started at 8 am and dismissed at 2:15 pm. My mom and dad as well as my grandparents, aunts and uncles were all grateful to have jobs.

[Pakuni]

Who was better, Willie Mays or Willie Mays Hayes?

[MU82]

Who was better, Willie Mays or Willie Mays Hayes?