willie mays
Today's Iconic Moment in NY Sports History: Willie Mays hits his 660th career home run, the last of his career
August 17th, 1973: Willie Mays hits career home run number 660, which would be the final home run of his career. After 21 seasons with the Giants, Mays was traded...
Mets to honor pair of franchise legends with patches on jersey for rest of season
The Mets announced Saturday that they'll add the patches containing the numbers of Willie Mays and Jerry Grote to commemorate their recent deaths.
Willie Mays' son, Michael, reflects on late dad's 'epic' Mets legacy
Michael Mays, the son of Willie Mays, was set to throw out the first pitch Wednesday for game two of the Subway Series — just over a week after his...
The trip to Shea Stadium 50 years ago that started a lifelong love of baseball
Next Saturday will mark the 50th anniversary of the first baseball game I ever attended in person.
Barry Bonds has one-word answer to how he'd fare against baseball icon Satchel Paige
Barry Bonds knows exactly what would happen if he stepped into the box against Satchel Paige.
RIP, Willie Mays, one of baseball's greatest players: Letters to the Editor — June 21, 2024
NY Post readers discuss the passing of legendary San Francisco Giants’ center fielder Willie Mays.
Rest in peace, Willie Mays
New York just lost the last living legend of its golden age of baseball: Hall of Famer Willie Mays, the “Say Hey Kid,” died Tuesday at age 93.
How we'll remember the great Willie Mays
Among my favorite childhood memories was listening to my dad and my uncles talk about baseball in New York early in the 1950s.
The impact Willie Mays left on Mets manager
As a young infielder in the Giants organization, Carlos Mendoza had the privilege of spending time with Willie Mays who died at 93 on Tuesday night.
Barry Bonds 'devastated' by death of his godfather Willie Mays
Barry Bonds mourned the death of his godfather Willie Mays on Tuesday night in a post on social media, saying that he was “devastated” over the passing of the baseball...
Willie Mays' greatness lives on forever through 'The Catch'
Everyone else called it “The Catch,” because nobody could believe anyone could’ve tracked that ball down. Willie Mays knew different.
Fans at Rickwood Field honor Willie Mays after his death at 93
Two days before Major League Baseball plays at the historic Rickwood Field in Birmingham, Alabama, fans at the ballpark took the time to honor the late Willie Mays.
Willie Mays stickball video a reminder of Hall of Famer's NYC stardom
This rare footage of the "Say Hey Kid" playing stickball is a reminder how popular the Giants legend was in New York City during his career.
Willie Mays was heartbroken to miss MLB's Rickwood Field game days before death: 'Everything I wanted'
Willie Mays passed away on Tuesday just days before being honored at MLB’s Rickwood Field Game in Birmingham.
The sports world -- and beyond -- remembers Willie Mays: 'Changed the game forever'
Willie Mays, the "Say Hey Kid," died at the age of 93 on Tuesday, and tributes were quick to pour in for the baseball legend.
Mets legend gets emotional as he mourns MLB icon Willie Mays: 'The greatest player'
Keith Hernandez couldn’t help but get emotional as he and SNY broadcast partner Gary Cohen broke the news that baseball icon Willie Mays died at the age of 93 on...
Willie Mays, baseball icon, dead at 93
The “Say Hey Kid” has said farewell. Baseball legend Willie Mays has died at 93 years old, his son, Michael Mays, confirmed in an announcement through the Giants organization.
Mike and the Mad Dog reunite to gripe about Mets' Willie Mays honor
The duo was champing at the bit to gripe about the Mets retiring Willie Mays' jersey, 50 years after he played for the team at the end of his legendary...
Steve Cohen explains why Mets retired Willie Mays' number
Mets owner Steve Cohen explained on The Post's "The Show" podcast with Joel Sherman and Jon Heyman why the franchise made the decision.
Mets deliver perfect tribute to legend with surprise number retirement
The Mets did more than retire a famous baseball number Saturday afternoon, stunning a nostalgia-nourished crowd at Citi Field when it was revealed that Willie Mays’ 24 would formally be...