Major League teams across the U.S. expressed their condolences.
Willie Mays and Barry Bonds during a ceremony for Bond's home run 660 that tied him with Mays prior to the game against the Dodgers in SBC Park in San Francisco, California April 16, 2004. Major League teams across the U.S. expressed their condolences as they remembered the iconic athlete of their sport, who played 22 seasons and had 660 home runs.
"He leaves us with a lasting reminder: to work hard and find joy in this great game and this extraordinary life," the Giants posted Tuesday evening on X. "Say Hey, Willie Mays. The best there ever was." Willie Mays and Barry Bonds during a ceremony for Bond's home run 660 that tied him with Mays prior to the game against the Dodgers in SBC Park in San Francisco, California April 16, 2004. "Our hearts break at the news of Willie Mays’ passing, and we send our condolences to his family, friends and loved ones," the team's"We join the baseball community in mourning the passing of the legendary Willie Mays.
"He was a such a kind soul, who gifted my brother Randy a new glove and a television during his rookie year with the @SFGiants," she wrote, adding, "My deepest condolences to his family. He will be missed.", "The great @Willie Mays has passed away. Had the honor of talking with him several times. He loved that we mentioned his ‘54 World Series catch in @CitySlickers.The man who hit the ball and the “ Giant” who caught it signed this ball. RIP #24..
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