Considered baseballs greatest player in its history, willie mays began his impressive career as a player for the new york giants. Willie mays, still a muchwelcomed presence at giants camp. Someone said that willie cares about how the fans feel about him. Make offer giants hof willie mays autograph on rawlings official national league baseball. Willie mays is one of the legends who signed his fair share of autographs during the 1980s hobby explosion. Say hey kid, willie mays, still holding court at giants camp. Directed by jules bass, arthur rankin jr with willie mays, tina andrews, paul frees, ernestine wade. Campanella was a catcher with the brooklyn dodgers from 1948 to 1958, when he was paralyzed in an automobile accident. Get the best deals on willie mays autographed baseball when you shop the largest online selection at.
Jul 11, 2007 one story is that barney kremenko, a writer for the new york journal heard mays blurt say who, say what, say where, say hey. Willie mays autograph memorabilia for sale value guide. In this book, hirsch evokes a time now gone, one he. A willie mays personal appearance, willie mays speaking engagement, or willie mays endorsement will reflect well on your company. Sep 30, 2019 willie mays birth date may 6, 1931 age 88 education fairfield industrial high school place of birth westfield, alabama aka willie mays willie howard mays nickname say hey kid full name willie. Mays played in major league baseball very soon after the colour bar ended, and he probably never received the respect due him based upon his skills. Say hey willie mays baseball game national museum of. The say hey foundation is dedicated to fulfilling willie mays dream of giving every. Willie mays signed autograph omlb official baseball say hey. Willie mays autograph signed 8x10 photo say hey holo authenticated giants mets. The autobiography of willie mays by willie mays, lou. Mays said, would go to the newly formed willie mays say hey foundation, named for his catch phrase and intended to help financially. To hire willie mays now for any corporate appearance, fundraiser, motivational speaker event, personal appearance, autograph signing, or website endorsement please contact our celebrity agents at 18776sports. Born in westfield, alabama on may 6, 1931, willie mays was an athletic son of a steelworker who actually played baseball himself for the birmingham industrial league.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. About two weeks ago, however, at the age of 76, the say hey kid appeared. Willie mays, near the end of his career with the san francisco giants in 1971. Willi e m ays giants on card auto rare sp 1999 sports illustrated greats 2001 topps lege nds w i llie mays reprint auto a utograph sp nmm met s giants. The life, the legend, the first authorized biography of the hall of fame baseball player. As a result, kremenko penned him the say hey kid in 1951. This first edition, signed by willie mays, lou sahadi is available at bauman rare books. The say hey foundation has supported many causes and organizations.
Mays is seen looking to the right and wears a new york giants baseball hat. Mar 23, 1981 the proceeds of the auctions and his fee for being there, mr. Willie mays say hey hologram autographed signed auto ball baseball mets. Mays made a threeweek tour this spring to promote his book, say hey. Willie mays birth date may 6, 1931 age 88 education fairfield industrial high school place of birth westfield, alabama aka willie mays willie howard mays nickname say hey kid full name willie. Mays founded and directs the say hey foundation, a fund for the education of youngsters. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Baseball says farewell to willie mays and era the new. Willie mays signed 8x10 photo autographed say hey authentic holo. The autograph is certified by willie mays own company and has the say hey hologram attached so you can be 100% sure your autograph is authentic.
So i imagine when these guys are writing these books, mays feels like. Mays signed 100 copies for his charity, the say hey foundation. Willie mays mlb original autographed items for sale ebay. Willie mays, standing, wearing baseball uniform, with arm around shoulders of roy campanella, seated, in 1961. The book tells of may s struggles as he got drafted out of high school as he grew up in a time of great racism. Say hey first edition signed willie mays bauman rare. His appearance is a fundraiser for the say hey foundation. The say hey foundation is dedicated to fulfilling willie mays s dream of giving every child a chance, by offering underprivileged youth positive opportunities and safer communities. May 01, 2015 willie mays and 2014 world series trophy visit site of polo grounds january 23, 2015.
Mays a perfect ballplayer even for a dodgers fan like s lyle spencer, willie mays was a perfect 10, playing with joy and purpose. Mint and the autograph industry wisely pointed out, if you are a big willie mays fan, and come to a show for his autograph, you might be better off to stay at home. He has drawn on newspaper and magazine articles from that era, and previous books about mays most notably charles einsteins. Willie mays autographed signed sports illustrated magazine giants beckett e62219. Willie mays autographed white giants jersey beautifully. Within the square in the upper left corner is a white and blue tinted portrait of willie mays. May 06, 2018 willie mays turned 87 on sunday, and for a generation of baseball fans he will forever be the say hey kid.
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Willie mays has 14 books on goodreads with 560 ratings. Sf giants hof willie mays willie mccovey signed baseball lot hof cert new listing willie mays autographed baseball added buy it now as requested. New willie mays biography comes with strings attached observer. This is an autobiography long overdue and eminently readable. Dec 08, 2010 his appearance is a fundraiser for the say hey foundation. Mays was a 24time allstar selection, a 12time gold glove winner, the 1951 national league rookie of the year, a twotime nl most valuable player 1954, 1965 and a member of the 1954 world series champion new york giants. The special aired on october 14, 1972 as part of the abc saturday superstar movie. For my nonfiction book i read the book willie mays. New listing 2001 upper deck sweet spot s ignatures s w m willie ma ys autograph. Willie mays and the sayhey kid is a 1972 american traditional animated comedy film produced by rankinbass productions.
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Nicknamed the say hey kid, mays was elected to the baseball hall. Willie mays very rare signature willie mays say hey, signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot, sealed in psadna cube with authentication label and an overall grade of 9. Hirsch, the author of a terrific new biography, willie mays. Willie mays autograph signed 8x10 photo wcoa say hey authenticated giants. In 1954, say hey the willie mays song was recorded by the treniers, with mays singing background and quincy jones directing the orchestra.
Willie mays and the say hey kid is a 1972 american traditional animated comedy film produced by rankinbass productions. Willie mays original sports autographed items for sale ebay. Willie mays, in full willie howard mays, byname the say hey kid, born may 6, 1931, westfield, alabama, u. Willie mays author of say hey goodreads share book.
May 10, 2017 willie spent almost all of his 22season career playing for the new york and san francisco giants, before finishing with the new york mets. The square is slightly at a diagonal and contains text of varying font in black and white reading say hey. Mays and his first wife, marghuerite, couldnt buy a home in san francisco until the mayor intervened, and about a week after he moved into the house on miraloma drive, a brick was thrown through his window. The life, the legend and millions of other books are available for instant access. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. The say hey foundation is dedicated to fulfilling willie mays dream of giving every child a chance, by offering underprivileged youth positive opportunities and safer communities. Willie mays and his nickname the say hey kid and the basket catch. Find great deals on ebay for willie mays autographed baseball and babe ruth autographed baseball. You often hear it said that willie was a very gifted athlete, but his own words give you a sense of just what an intelligent player he was dealing with the winds at.
Nicknamed the say hey kid, mays was elected to the baseball hall of fame in 1979, his first year of eligibility. Wil lie mays autographed 1988 pacific trading card w coa gem mint auto. This support is driven from willie s direct contact with the community, where people share with him the needs of individuals and organizations and how willie. According to this account, when mays arrived in the majors, he did not know everyones name. As a member of the new york giants, he quickly showed that he. Our autographed willie mays photos are guaranteed to be 100% authentic, so have no worries or concerns when shopping with us. But it doesnt reason that willie mays is now 80 years old, writes s marty noble. The magazine also features an article with photos on willie mays. Toptobottom, ive seen a number of those cards that have been anywhere from 6535 to 8515, he said.
Ask willie your questions below to learn more about the say hey foundation or the say hey kid himself. Few baseball players had the raw talent of william howard willie mays, jr. Welcome to our community be apart of something great, join today. Professor holly vietzke interviews former new york times reporter james s. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
The life, the legend, admits that mays will get half of the book s. The random fan who approaches mays expecting the say hey kid might very. As a member of the new york giants, he quickly showed that he could do just about anything on a baseball field. His dashing overtheshoulder catch of a deep center field fly by vic wertz in the 1954 world series was captured on newsreel film and has become the signature. One of the better books about the great hall of famer willie mays. This vintage sport magazinewhich originally sold for fifty centsfeatures a color cover photo of willie mays. When mays retired after the 1973 season, his 660 home runs put him third on the all. Willie mays has slowed up a little bit doing autograph shows. He returned in to lead the new york giants to a world series championship. The say hey kids rookie card is a tough high number thats difficult to find with decent toptobottom centering, says rick kendall, owner of the registrys no. Say hey willie mays, 1931, american baseball player, b. The jersey is a pro style jersey and the number and letters are stitched on. Get the best deals on willie mays autograph when you shop the largest online selection at. A signed photo is a rare and unique piece of sports memorabilia that will be a tremendous addition.
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