Willie Mays

“The Greatest Throw Ever Made At Forbes Field!” And Roberto Clemente didn’t make it!

“The Greatest Throw Ever Made At Forbes Field!” And Roberto Clemente didn’t make it! After throwing out his onetime pupil Roberto at the plate last night, tonight Willie burns Willie… Mays vs. Stargell, that is. Giants’ beat writer Bob Stevens reports: “The Bucs scored two in their first at-bats on an error by Tito Fuentes, the rookie shortstop’s first as a major leaguer, a single by Bill Virdon, a double play ball second baseman Hal Lanier fumbled and a double to the centerfield wall by Donn Clendenon. It was here that Mays amazed again. He scooped up the ball at the base of the 406-foot sign, whirled and fired. It came in on one bounce, directly in front of catcher Tom Haller, who put it on the astonished Willie Stargell. It was described by old-timers as the greatest throw ever made in ancient Forbes Field, but it was a costly one. Mays hurt himself on the heroic effort.” Willie leaves the game in the sixth with a pulled groin and his immediate future in doubt. However, Mays will pinch-hit tomorrow and, in two days, will start both ends of the twin bill which concludes the five-game series with Pittsburgh.

Giants rule the day as Mays and Marichal combine to help NL win All Star Game 6-5

Giants rule the day as Mays and Marichal combine to help NL win All Star Game 6-5

On July 13, 1965, Willie Mays of the San Francisco Giants hits a home run, draws two walks, and scores a pair of runs, leading the National League to a 6-5 win in the All-Star Game. Juan Marichal, Mays’ teammate with the Giants, earns MVP honors by pitching three shutout innings. Traditionally, the managers of…

Willie Stargell, Willie Mays and Joe Torre 1965 All Star Game
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Willie Stargell, Willie Mays and Joe Torre 1965 All Star Game

July 13, 1965 – Willie Stargell, Willie Mays and Joe Torre pose for a photo after their power hitting led the NL to a 6-5 win over the AL in the All-Star game at Metropolitan Stadium. Torre and Stargell both hit 2-run homers and Mays a solo blast in the win. @ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90YWdzIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsiYmVmb3JlIjoiIiwiYWZ0ZXIiOiIiLCJsaW5rX3RvX3Rlcm1fcGFnZSI6Im9uIiwic2VwYXJhdG9yIjoiIHwgIiwiY2F0ZWdvcnlfdHlwZSI6InBvc3RfdGFnIn19@ Sponsor this Page…

Bob Veale sets a Pittsburgh Pirate record striking out 16
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Bob Veale sets a Pittsburgh Pirate record striking out 16

On June 1, 1965, Pittsburgh Pirates left-hander Bob Veale sets a franchise record by striking out 16 Philadelphia Phillies. The hard-throwing Veale wins the game, 4-0, making it 12 consecutive victories for the Bucs. Dick Allen and Dick Stuart both are fanned 3 times. Bill Mazeroski goes 2-3 and Willie Stargell goes 1-4 with an…

Willie Stargell signed by Pirates

Willie Stargell signed by Pirates

On August 7, 1958, the Pittsburgh Pirates sign Willie Stargell as an amateur free agent for a reported $1,500 signing bonus. Stargell, 18 years old at the time had just graduated Encinal HS in Alameda, California, where his baseball teammates included future MLB players Tommy Harper and Curt Motton. Stargell played for farm teams in New Mexico, North Dakota,…