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R.I.P. Willie Mays

brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
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This is a tough one.
What an amazing ball player. I don't know how many times I saw Willie Mays play at Candlestick, but it was a bunch. My folks used to take us up to the city to see the giants. Sunny days, rainy days, foggy days, windy days. Didn't matter, we went. Willie Mays was simply amazing to watch. I know this is selfish of me to say, but I really feel like a big part of my past just fell off the earth. But the memories are there, for sure.
R.I.P the great Willie Mays.

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  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 16,921
    Definitely one of the all time greats.

    RIP
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,173
    First game I ever went to, Willie hit two HR in cincy and the Giants romped. That was the one and only time I saw Willie Mays. True story.
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,525
    I believe I saw him at the end of his career playing for the Mets 
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • mookieblalockmookieblalock Posts: 3,272
    Legend
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    josevolution said:
    I believe I saw him at the end of his career playing for the Mets 
    that would be 73 Jose.
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    Dude has a 156 WAR.  I liked reading stories about him.

    My father would talk about his famous catch in the World Series.  He said it wasn't so much the catch but the recovery and throw after that made it spectacular.

    I have his book autographed.
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Posts: 20,273
    I was surprised to see he died because I honestly would have guessed he had already passed. Dude had a great life.

    True baseball legend
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  • Halifax2TheMaxHalifax2TheMax Posts: 39,018
    Wobbie said:
    First game I ever went to, Willie hit two HR in cincy and the Giants romped. That was the one and only time I saw Willie Mays. True story.
    Was that in Denver Wobby?
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  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Posts: 9,294
    Wobbie said:
    First game I ever went to, Willie hit two HR in cincy and the Giants romped. That was the one and only time I saw Willie Mays. True story.
    It was either the 18-7 win on Aug. 5, 1965:  or the 13-6 win on June 22, 1970 
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    xavier mcdaniel said:
    Wobbie said:
    First game I ever went to, Willie hit two HR in cincy and the Giants romped. That was the one and only time I saw Willie Mays. True story.
    It was either the 18-7 win on Aug. 5, 1965:  or the 13-6 win on June 22, 1970 
    Google skills are strong with this one!
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,525
    tempo_n_groove said:
    josevolution said:
    I believe I saw him at the end of his career playing for the Mets 
    that would be 73 Jose.
    Yes ok makes sense I have an aunt that used to get box field seats back then! 
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  • xavier mcdanielxavier mcdaniel Posts: 9,294
    tempo_n_groove said:
    xavier mcdaniel said:
    Wobbie said:
    First game I ever went to, Willie hit two HR in cincy and the Giants romped. That was the one and only time I saw Willie Mays. True story.
    It was either the 18-7 win on Aug. 5, 1965:  or the 13-6 win on June 22, 1970 
    Google skills are strong with this one!
    tempo_n_groove said:
    xavier mcdaniel said:
    Wobbie said:
    First game I ever went to, Willie hit two HR in cincy and the Giants romped. That was the one and only time I saw Willie Mays. True story.
    It was either the 18-7 win on Aug. 5, 1965:  or the 13-6 win on June 22, 1970 
    Google skills are strong with this one!
    game finder feature on baseball reference.
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  • JeBurkhardtJeBurkhardt Posts: 4,857
    Royalty in the Bay Area for sure. 
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    xavier mcdaniel said:
    tempo_n_groove said:
    xavier mcdaniel said:
    Wobbie said:
    First game I ever went to, Willie hit two HR in cincy and the Giants romped. That was the one and only time I saw Willie Mays. True story.
    It was either the 18-7 win on Aug. 5, 1965:  or the 13-6 win on June 22, 1970 
    Google skills are strong with this one!
    tempo_n_groove said:
    xavier mcdaniel said:
    Wobbie said:
    First game I ever went to, Willie hit two HR in cincy and the Giants romped. That was the one and only time I saw Willie Mays. True story.
    It was either the 18-7 win on Aug. 5, 1965:  or the 13-6 win on June 22, 1970 
    Google skills are strong with this one!
    game finder feature on baseball reference.
    Ohhhwhere is that.  Actually i will text u.
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 16,921
    xavier mcdaniel said:
    Wobbie said:
    First game I ever went to, Willie hit two HR in cincy and the Giants romped. That was the one and only time I saw Willie Mays. True story.
    It was either the 18-7 win on Aug. 5, 1965:  or the 13-6 win on June 22, 1970 
    Ask Wobbie if it was before or after his first Social Security check arrived.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • WobbieWobbie Posts: 30,173
    Poncier said:
    xavier mcdaniel said:
    Wobbie said:
    First game I ever went to, Willie hit two HR in cincy and the Giants romped. That was the one and only time I saw Willie Mays. True story.
    It was either the 18-7 win on Aug. 5, 1965:  or the 13-6 win on June 22, 1970 
    Ask Wobbie if it was before or after his first Social Security check arrived.
    death and taxes…
    If I had known then what I know now...

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  • SPEEDY MCCREADYSPEEDY MCCREADY Posts: 25,593
    Mays, Aaron, Clemente

    Three ballplayers I wish I had seen play live. My dad always said Clemente was his favorite. 
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    Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....
  • cutzcutz Posts: 11,834

    In an outpouring amount of love towards Willie Mays after his passing, this will be the greatest video of him you’ll see today. Worth the watch

    https://x.com/nut_history/status/1803271209892651352?t=yc1CB1jz6vqPzfrAIZGHLw&s=03
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Posts: 20,273
    nice...two baseball greats
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  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 40,355
    cutz said:

    In an outpouring amount of love towards Willie Mays after his passing, this will be the greatest video of him you’ll see today. Worth the watch

    https://x.com/nut_history/status/1803271209892651352?t=yc1CB1jz6vqPzfrAIZGHLw&s=03
    Joey posted that on FB.  Loved it.
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,138
    edited June 19
    An important man. RIP. I hope I make it to to 93.
    Post edited by Get_Right on
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 42,027
    Oh how I miss those days.  Mays in center field. Willie "Stretch" McCovey playing first base.  
    And the time we went to Candlestick for a game and for one inning the entire outfield was all Alou brothers- Felipe, Matty, Jesus.  That was cool!
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