Willie Mays is inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility

ByThis Day in Baseball August 5, 1979August 2, 2021

Willie Mays is inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility

Willie Mays Biography

ByThis Day in Baseball December 2, 1931March 29, 2023

Willie Mays Position: CenterfielderBats: Right • Throws: Right5-10, 170lb (178cm, 77kg)Born: May 6, 1931 in Westfield, AL usHigh School: Fairfield Industrial HS (Fairfield, AL)Debut: 1948 (10,389th in major league history)AL/NL Debut: May 25, 1951 vs. PHI 5 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBLast Game: September 9, 1973 vs. MON 2 AB, 0 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SBHall of Fame: Inducted as Player in 1979. (Voted by BBWAA…

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Willie Mays is inducted into the Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility

Willie Mays Biography

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