Willie Mays was an American professional baseball outfielder who played mainly for the New York and San Francisco Giants. Celebrated for his all-around excellence at hitting, power, speed, and defense, including a famous over-the-shoulder catch in the 1954 World Series known simply as "The Catch," he is regarded as one of the greatest all-around players in baseball history.
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Career HighlightMays was named to 24 All-Star Games, tying for the second-most All-Star selections in major league history. 1 Classification
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May 6, 1931
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June 18, 2024
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was an American professional baseball center fielder
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Mays was an All-Star 24 times, tying for the second-most appearances in history.
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557), and eighth in doubles (523); his 140 triples ranked fourth among players active after 1945.
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