Willie Mays

Biography

Willie Mays (May 6, 1931 - June 18, 2024) was a American professional baseball player. He was born and raised in Westfield, Alabama and played 23 major league seasons, primarily for the San Francisco Giants. Mays was an All-Star 24 times, tying for the second-most appearances in history. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama in 2015.