Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout pays tribute to Willie Mays.
mourning the death of Willie Mays this week. The New York/San Francisco Giants legend passed away at the age of 93, eliciting countless tributes since the announcement of his death.
A 24-time All-Star, World Series Champion, and a two-time National League MVP, Mays is considered to be the greatest of all time by many, and one of the greatest in the history of the league. Known as the "Say Hey Kid," Mays orchestrated one of the most famous plays in MLB history , which showed off many of the skills that made him an all-time great. The play also led to the Giants' winning the 1954 World Series:A Hall of Famer with his No.
While it's been more than 50 years since Mays last appeared in a ballgame and no current player had the chance to seem him play, his game has remained an inspiration for the many who have come after him. This included Trout, who shared a tribute to Mays on social media after the loss. "I’m saddened by the passing of legend Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players of all time with a remarkable impact on the game. Thank you for everything you gave us, Rest in Peace! #24"I’m saddened by the passing of legend Willie Mays, one of the greatest baseball players of all time with a remarkable impact on the game.
Eva graduated from UCLA in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in Communication. She has been covering college and professional sports since 2022.
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