Willie Mays, one of many best gamers in baseball historical past, has died on the age of 93.
The San Francisco Giants introduced the information on Tuesday, saying that Mays died peacefully.
“My father has handed away peacefully and amongst family members,” Michael Mays stated. “I need to thanks all from the underside of my damaged coronary heart for the unwavering love you could have proven him over time. You might have been his life’s blood.”
Mays performed most of his profession with the Giants franchise (1951-72), starting in New York after which transferring to San Francisco. He completed his profession taking part in two seasons with the New York Mets (1972-73). He’s considered among the finest all-around gamers of all time, possessing all 5 instruments — the flexibility to hit for common, energy, pace, defensive potential and throwing potential.
Mays was a four-time house run king and one-time batting champion. He led the league in on-base share twice, and each slugging share and OPS 5 instances.
He was a premier defensive participant in heart subject and gained 12 Gold Glove awards, along with Rookie of the 12 months and NL MVP twice.
Mays was the primary participant ever to hit 300 house runs and steal 300 bases in a profession. He was the second participant ever to hit 600 profession house runs.
Mays was inducted into the Baseball Corridor of Fame in 1979, which was his first 12 months of eligibility.
