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rest in peace, willie mays. you changed the game forever and inspired kids like me to chase our dream. thank you for everything that you did on and off the field. always in our hearts. and the giants are preparing for the rickwood classic game in alabama before they left, ktvu frank mallicoat spoke with baseball fans at oracle park and reflected on willie mays legacy. >> we got him all the way down game day at oracle park, and although the great willie mays hasn't played a game at a giants uniform in 52 years, the say-hey kid is still bigger than life, just effervescent. >> i mean, he was just like such a sparkling personality. >> at the willie mays gate on 24 willie mays plaza, fans pay homage to the five tool king. one more. hold on, hold on, hold on. outside the park, willie has become a selfie legend while inside his number, 24, sits retired between two other legends, will clarke and barry bonds. >> probably a little biased, but i think he's the greatest player of all time. and you know what he meant to this
rest in peace, willie mays. you changed the game forever and inspired kids like me to chase our dream. thank you for everything that you did on and off the field. always in our hearts. and the giants are preparing for the rickwood classic game in alabama before they left, ktvu frank mallicoat spoke with baseball fans at oracle park and reflected on willie mays legacy. >> we got him all the way down game day at oracle park, and although the great willie mays hasn't played a game at a...
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willie mays has died at the age of 93. many of us, including myself, weren't even old enough to see him play. but we saw the highlights. the over-the-shoulder catch, that radiant smile. baseball is a game of generations, and willie mays transcended generations. most of us agree willie mays was the greatest baseball player of all time. this is all unfolding within the last 90 minutes. so we're going to just go through this together. we are being flooded with memorials and memories from former players, family members and the fans. willie howard mays was born in alabama, played in the leagues before joining the new york giants back in 1951. he made the move out west here to the west coast in 1958, when the giants moved to san francisco. he left the giants in 1972 and then ended his career with the new york mets in 1973. just a short while ago, another giants legend, barry bonds, posting an emotional tribute on instagram, quote i am beyond devastated and overcome with emotion. i have no words to describe what you mean to me. y
willie mays has died at the age of 93. many of us, including myself, weren't even old enough to see him play. but we saw the highlights. the over-the-shoulder catch, that radiant smile. baseball is a game of generations, and willie mays transcended generations. most of us agree willie mays was the greatest baseball player of all time. this is all unfolding within the last 90 minutes. so we're going to just go through this together. we are being flooded with memorials and memories from former...
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it's just a huge loss to see willie mays, the passing of willie mays. >> and we know after the soon after 1951 it wasn't just baseball, but mays, you know, he learned that the united states army had drafted him to serve. and serve he did before coming back and playing baseball for the giants. and one of the great highlights, as we are watching some of these highlights, this from candlestick park, a yard that's no longer there, the first ballpark i ever went to. but the catch so many times we've seen it over the years that won the nl pennant in the 54 world series, sweeping the cleveland indians in four games. but forever the say, hey kid, remember for that one instance, just running back and running back and tracking down the ball. so good. so good at i know just playing the game of baseball at so many kids play, here in america and such a young age. >> and again he had just put out a statement yesterday talking about the game there at rickwood field in birmingham, alabama, saying i'm not able to get to birmingham this year but will follow the game back here in the bay area. he put that o
it's just a huge loss to see willie mays, the passing of willie mays. >> and we know after the soon after 1951 it wasn't just baseball, but mays, you know, he learned that the united states army had drafted him to serve. and serve he did before coming back and playing baseball for the giants. and one of the great highlights, as we are watching some of these highlights, this from candlestick park, a yard that's no longer there, the first ballpark i ever went to. but the catch so many times...
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out to willie mays, and willie mays said, sure. and brought them all into his box. and it was the two willie's that hosted all of them. he even brought baseballs and signed those baseballs for everyone. he was certainly a class act in every way as well. >> great way to say that class act indeed jr thank you. >> and back to mays home state of alabama, where fans learned of his death at the field where he was due to be honored this week. fans who took in tonight's double a game were stunned to learn of his passing to hear this, prayers and thoughts to willie mays family. >> yeah >> it's kind of overwhelming right now. and we're just getting up to go home to atlanta and we hear, well, no, i said no. he's still wow. it's overwhelming. it really is >> part of the tribute to mays will be this new, massive mural paying tribute to birmingham's hometown hero. you can see the say, hey kid wearing his original uniform in it. >> so powerful to hear the fans there tonight talking about him. our coverage of willie mays life and legacy continues
out to willie mays, and willie mays said, sure. and brought them all into his box. and it was the two willie's that hosted all of them. he even brought baseballs and signed those baseballs for everyone. he was certainly a class act in every way as well. >> great way to say that class act indeed jr thank you. >> and back to mays home state of alabama, where fans learned of his death at the field where he was due to be honored this week. fans who took in tonight's double a game were...
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here at 24 willie mays plaza. he was surprised and he loved it. and tonight, fans are getting a chance to show how much they love willie mays. you see the flowers there and the candles. a lot of the people raj you kind of touched on it. a lot of the people out here never saw him play and that makes sense. he retired in 73, but they know what he meant to baseball and what he meant to san francisco. an iconic song, take me out to the ball game, played for the man who brought people out to the ball game, willie mays. rick brandon was having dinner with his family when he got the bad news. we came out and i figured, well, i got my trumpet in the trunk. either taps or take me out to the ballgame. so he made a difference for everybody who loves the game. this is the baseball willie mays sign for rixx daughter when she stood next to willie after she had sung the national anthem back in 2007. he was so sweet and congratulated me after and said i did great and he signed a ball for me and hung out for a little bit. and it w
here at 24 willie mays plaza. he was surprised and he loved it. and tonight, fans are getting a chance to show how much they love willie mays. you see the flowers there and the candles. a lot of the people raj you kind of touched on it. a lot of the people out here never saw him play and that makes sense. he retired in 73, but they know what he meant to baseball and what he meant to san francisco. an iconic song, take me out to the ball game, played for the man who brought people out to the...
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willie mays i know. so she was a fan of willie mays and she knew her willie mays. anybody else know willie mays? yes. yeah. >> even the most casual fans know willie mays. all right, jesse gary live at willie mays plaza outside oracle park in the city. jesse, thank you for that. all right. joining us now to talk more about willie mays life and his legacy and his significance to the city of san francisco. sports broadcaster damon bruce. damon, thank you for joining us this afternoon. you hear from all those giants fans? i mean, this this really felt like a personal loss for so many people. i want to get your thoughts here. you had the opportunity to chat with willie mays, have conversations with him on occasions over the years here. what was it like for you to sit across from, from such a larger than life figure? >> well, alex, heather, thanks for having me on. and yeah, the first time i ever sat down and had a cup of coffee with willie mays, it's about the fastest i've ever ran out of a cup of coffee to call my father, to tell him that i just had that, you know? i m
willie mays i know. so she was a fan of willie mays and she knew her willie mays. anybody else know willie mays? yes. yeah. >> even the most casual fans know willie mays. all right, jesse gary live at willie mays plaza outside oracle park in the city. jesse, thank you for that. all right. joining us now to talk more about willie mays life and his legacy and his significance to the city of san francisco. sports broadcaster damon bruce. damon, thank you for joining us this afternoon. you...
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you know, because of willie mays. so it meant that much. >> really sad news, you know, but willie lived a great life and i was fortunate enough to meet him and have some great conversations with him. and, you know, just praying for his family and, you know, everybody that had a relationship with him. it's, it's a tough pill to swallow. >> we got to meet willie for the first time when i was, 17 years old and in trucks and, every year i've got to listen to his stories and talk to him. >> so it's a, you know, a sad day for the baseball world, but it's a really sad day for the giants. >> and the announcement of mays death spreading through the sports world in new york, another special place for mays. here's how the news was shared during the yankees orioles broadcast. >> we hate to report this. the giants just sent this out on social media. it was great sadness that we announced the san francisco giants legend and hall of famer willie mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93. just awful, awful news. wil
you know, because of willie mays. so it meant that much. >> really sad news, you know, but willie lived a great life and i was fortunate enough to meet him and have some great conversations with him. and, you know, just praying for his family and, you know, everybody that had a relationship with him. it's, it's a tough pill to swallow. >> we got to meet willie for the first time when i was, 17 years old and in trucks and, every year i've got to listen to his stories and talk to him....
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and of course that includes the willie mays statue at willie mays plaza outside oracle park. ktvu jesse gary begins our coverage near the corner of third and king streets in san francisco. >> a doorway calls to those on a pilgrimage to pay their last respects to willie mays. >> it was supposed to be open, so, hey, let's take advantage of this. go to the museum. >> i was supposed to be in a buddhist retreat online, but, you know, to me, willie is a teacher. >> say, willie, the say hey, experience is a museum and also a shrine to willie mays. it has videos, pictures and memorabilia of what many say was baseball's greatest player because of the situation, we wanted to open the space, give fans a chance to pay their respects, honor the legend that willie mays is wednesday. >> people filed in to remark on mays greatness on and off the field. >> you always hear about willie. you see him in the sea. everything he's done in the parks, like you see the statue every time you pass by the gates. and so it's just been a huge part of it. >> he's all over the park. 24, 24, 24. he's all over
and of course that includes the willie mays statue at willie mays plaza outside oracle park. ktvu jesse gary begins our coverage near the corner of third and king streets in san francisco. >> a doorway calls to those on a pilgrimage to pay their last respects to willie mays. >> it was supposed to be open, so, hey, let's take advantage of this. go to the museum. >> i was supposed to be in a buddhist retreat online, but, you know, to me, willie is a teacher. >> say,...
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willie mays has passed away. [crying] . >> all right, back at home, san francisco mayor london-breed releasing a statement over the past half-hour to a native san francisco some things go without question, it is foggy, cable cars go halfway to the stars and willie mays is the best there ever was. meant to much staying involve in san francisco and giants long after he retired from the game he loved. willie mays will be the greatest of giants in story of san francisco. giants saying from his son michael, i want to thank you from the bottom of my broken heart the love. you have been his life's blood. >>> larry, the giant's president and ceo saying i fell in love with baseball because of willie, plain and simple. i went to candlestick with my dad, watching willie patrol center field. over the past several years working with him and his zest for life and unbrightal compassion for giving to kids has been one of the joys of my life. giant's chairman, today we lost a true legend in baseball greats. illy mays combination
willie mays has passed away. [crying] . >> all right, back at home, san francisco mayor london-breed releasing a statement over the past half-hour to a native san francisco some things go without question, it is foggy, cable cars go halfway to the stars and willie mays is the best there ever was. meant to much staying involve in san francisco and giants long after he retired from the game he loved. willie mays will be the greatest of giants in story of san francisco. giants saying from...
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that from willie mays son michael. the heartbreaking news came as the giants are taking on the cubs tonight at wrigley field. as jason was just talking about the giants play by play announcer jon miller announced it to fans watching tonight's game. >> we are very sad now to relay this information that has just been released by the giants, that the great willie mays has passed away. he passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93. >> current and former players sharing their personal stories as well. tonight about mays. want to show you now something that cc sabathia of vallejo put out on the platform known as x. he says, quote, i will never forget this day when i walked in and heard, that's the boy who wears his hat like this. obviously he's talking about the photo of him and willie mays there. sabathia says, rest in peace, willie mays. you changed the game forever and inspired kids like me to chase our dream. thank you for everything that you did on and off the field, always in our hearts. touching tributes a
that from willie mays son michael. the heartbreaking news came as the giants are taking on the cubs tonight at wrigley field. as jason was just talking about the giants play by play announcer jon miller announced it to fans watching tonight's game. >> we are very sad now to relay this information that has just been released by the giants, that the great willie mays has passed away. he passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93. >> current and former players sharing their...
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willie mays. i just i lost. all right. let's get out there. and i morning. >> that memorial continues to grow as so many people are stopping by spending quiet moments with willie mays. some dropping off flowers, candles, taking selfies and then this just happened. look at this out. beautiful. this bouquet is and it just got dropped off from stanley getty designs. here's jason mallah bed. it was so important for you to be here. you and your friends that you got up early this morning went down to the flower shop and did what i wiped them out. yes, you guys absolutely clean them out of every creation that they this morning grabbed about. 1000 somewhere on 1000 carnations and >> got a gathering able make it happen and why was it so important? willie mays transcends sports. >> willie mays probably had shoes older than but you're here with me. he touched you. yeah, you know, willie mays, important icon to san francisco, specially the giants and >> are you know, we have to. had to. so our respects and th
willie mays. i just i lost. all right. let's get out there. and i morning. >> that memorial continues to grow as so many people are stopping by spending quiet moments with willie mays. some dropping off flowers, candles, taking selfies and then this just happened. look at this out. beautiful. this bouquet is and it just got dropped off from stanley getty designs. here's jason mallah bed. it was so important for you to be here. you and your friends that you got up early this morning went...
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out to willie mays, and willie mays said, sure. and brought them all into his box. and it was the two willie's that hosted all of them. he even brought baseballs and signed those baseballs for everyone. he was certainly a class act in every way as well. >> great way to say that class act indeed jr thank you. >> and back to mays home state of alabama, where fans learned of his death at the field where he was due to be honored this week. fans who took in tonight's double a game were stunned to learn of his passing to hear this, prayers and thoughts to willie mays family. >> yeah >> it's kind of overwhelming right now. and we're just getting up to go home to atlanta and we hear, well, no, i said no. he's still wow. it's overwhelming. it really is >> part of the tribute to mays will be this new, massive mural paying tribute to birmingham's hometown hero. you can see the say, hey kid wearing his original uniform in it. >> so powerful to hear the fans there tonight talking about him. our coverage of willie mays life and legacy continues
out to willie mays, and willie mays said, sure. and brought them all into his box. and it was the two willie's that hosted all of them. he even brought baseballs and signed those baseballs for everyone. he was certainly a class act in every way as well. >> great way to say that class act indeed jr thank you. >> and back to mays home state of alabama, where fans learned of his death at the field where he was due to be honored this week. fans who took in tonight's double a game were...
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and of course that includes the willie mays statue at willie mays plaza outside oracle park. ktvu jesse gary begins our coverage near the corner of third and king streets in san francisco. >> a doorway calls to those on a pilgrimage to pay their last respects to willie mays. >> it was supposed to be open, so, hey, let's take advantage of this. go to the museum. >> i was supposed to be in a buddhist retreat online, but, you know, to me, willie is a teacher. >> say, willie, the say hey, experience is a museum and also a shrine to willie mays. it has videos, pictures and memorabilia of what many say was baseball's greatest player because of the situation, we wanted to open the space, give fans a chance to pay their respects, honor the legend that willie mays is wednesday. >> people filed in to remark on mays greatness on and off the field. >> you always
and of course that includes the willie mays statue at willie mays plaza outside oracle park. ktvu jesse gary begins our coverage near the corner of third and king streets in san francisco. >> a doorway calls to those on a pilgrimage to pay their last respects to willie mays. >> it was supposed to be open, so, hey, let's take advantage of this. go to the museum. >> i was supposed to be in a buddhist retreat online, but, you know, to me, willie is a teacher. >> say,...
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i just caught willie mays fly ball. i called my brother when i went home after we lost, but i called him. i said i played against willie mays today. there was nothing on the field that willie mays couldn't do. he can take up the whole field and play the whole field and you're like, really? willie and willie would do it, you know? so that was a gift i didn't have. mays became a star for the new york giants, leading the team to the 1954 world series championship when the giants moved west here to san francisco in 1958, the city immediately fell in love with the say, hey, kid, it's been a really, i guess, good run for me , because when you can come into a town and people love you the same way where you came from, to me, that's wonderful. i think it's just a magnificent type of way of getting along with people . mays tried bringing the bay area its first world series title back in 1962, only to fall short, losing that agonizing game seven to the yankees. it's a shame we just never had a chance to win something more for you.
i just caught willie mays fly ball. i called my brother when i went home after we lost, but i called him. i said i played against willie mays today. there was nothing on the field that willie mays couldn't do. he can take up the whole field and play the whole field and you're like, really? willie and willie would do it, you know? so that was a gift i didn't have. mays became a star for the new york giants, leading the team to the 1954 world series championship when the giants moved west here to...
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, a scholarship program was named after willie mays, the willie mays scholars. it provided support to minority children in san francisco. the giants say the scholars program created opportunities for children to overcome racial and educational inequities so that they can succeed in high school, college and beyond. former president barack obama posted on social media, calling mays a wonderfully warm and generous person blessed with an unmatched combination of grace, skill, and power. president obama presented mays the presidential medal of freedom in 2015, the highest civilian honor in the united states. there's a look at that ceremony. yeah. president obama recounted what he told mays before that ceremony. he said, quote, because of giants like mays, someone like me could even think about running for president. the difference that man made so many places, our coverage from birmingham, alabama starts tonight. we'll have live coverage all day tomorrow before the giants and cardinals play ball. you can watch that game right here on ktvu. the tributes will continue
, a scholarship program was named after willie mays, the willie mays scholars. it provided support to minority children in san francisco. the giants say the scholars program created opportunities for children to overcome racial and educational inequities so that they can succeed in high school, college and beyond. former president barack obama posted on social media, calling mays a wonderfully warm and generous person blessed with an unmatched combination of grace, skill, and power. president...
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bobby bonds is dad and willie mays. and i remember and hopefully we'll be able to play this at some point to but that willie mays on camera was giving some advice to he's got a 30 years ago and barry was a hot shot. and, you know, he informed me said, you know, it takes a lot more to be a legend to be is someone that people look up to and he was trying to guide him and give that kind of advice to a lot of people. i think. do you think they make like that anymore? >> no, there. there's the there's one. >> god made one. and after that one, broke the there there. there's one willie mays. >> never be another willie mays and, you know, say this once again, i'm the best player in my opinion, ever put a baseball uniform on. but also one of the best, if not the best player when it came to fan interaction and giving people what they came to the ballpark to see, which was. in joyful playing and enjoying what he was doing, but also leaving them with an experience that they could go home with and make them come back to the ballpark
bobby bonds is dad and willie mays. and i remember and hopefully we'll be able to play this at some point to but that willie mays on camera was giving some advice to he's got a 30 years ago and barry was a hot shot. and, you know, he informed me said, you know, it takes a lot more to be a legend to be is someone that people look up to and he was trying to guide him and give that kind of advice to a lot of people. i think. do you think they make like that anymore? >> no, there. there's the...
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but willie mays to get a house. it was in the wrong neighborhood by san francisco because a white neighborhoods at that time didn't have any black persons doing so. but ultimately he changed the nature of that. >> former mayor brown says the last time we spoke with mays was a couple years ago when he was invited to richmond, 4 field that was named after the baseball legend. still ahead, the kron morning news. we will continue our coverage on remembering the say, hey, kid, a special tribute to willie mays. don't go anywhere. when we say it'll be on time, they expect it to be on time. turn shipping to your advantage. keep those expectations with reliable ground shipping. thanks brandon. with usps ground advantage®. ♪♪ new mr. clean ultra foamy magic eraser? with the scrubbing power of magic eraser and the cleaning power of dawn. watch it make soap scum here... disappear... and sprays can leave grime like that ultra foamy melts it on contact. magic. new ultra foamy magic eraser. election headquarters. >> so this i
but willie mays to get a house. it was in the wrong neighborhood by san francisco because a white neighborhoods at that time didn't have any black persons doing so. but ultimately he changed the nature of that. >> former mayor brown says the last time we spoke with mays was a couple years ago when he was invited to richmond, 4 field that was named after the baseball legend. still ahead, the kron morning news. we will continue our coverage on remembering the say, hey, kid, a special...
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early in willie mays baseball career, he went into the us army and willie brown says willie mays would have easily hit more than 660 home runs if he did not go into the army, and that mays was more than an exceptional athlete. he was an exceptional human being. >> willie mays has been a fixture at the ballpark well after his retirement from opening day ceremonies to becoming the organization's ambassador. i spoke to a local writer who may know him best, john shea. he's the san francisco chronicle national baseball writer who wrote the new york times best selling biography of willie mays. shea says willie mays is the one player who changed the fabric of america as people after world war ii became enamored with the say, hey, kid, since he was such a joy to watch. shea spoke to me from birmingham, alabama, where he's preparing to cover the game at rickwood field to honor the league players, including willie mays, who played there. shea says the game will take on special significance now that mays has died. >> it's certainly going to have a different vibe. willie was not going to be there
early in willie mays baseball career, he went into the us army and willie brown says willie mays would have easily hit more than 660 home runs if he did not go into the army, and that mays was more than an exceptional athlete. he was an exceptional human being. >> willie mays has been a fixture at the ballpark well after his retirement from opening day ceremonies to becoming the organization's ambassador. i spoke to a local writer who may know him best, john shea. he's the san francisco...
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willie mays could not do better than any by the bills. >> willie mays passing away at the age of 93. the bay-area remembers the greatest player to ever where a giant uniform. >> from the area's local news station. you're watching the kron. 4 morning news at 6. >> joining this morning, i'm darya and james, we're going to have a lot of coverage today on the life and legacy of willie mays coming up here in just greatest of all time. and we will do that. we're also looking at the weather and traffic for you. >> on this juneteenth, a lot of people have the day off. that's right, carol holiday get that forecast. good morning, john. yeah means it's probably feel calmer out there today. nice for the middle of the week. also nice for your last day of spring to be getting a break from the heat today. we are going to be seeing daytime highs. the very coolest that they're going to be this forecast. let's get a look outside at that sunrise this morning from mount tam, a little bit of low gray sweeping in from the coastline that cool coastal air came through, really swept up a lot of that haze yes
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at 24, willie mays plaza, a place willie mays also created. memories with those around him and with fans. i never watched him play one game in his life. i watched highlights, but what he means to the giants has affected me since i was their age, and i want that same effect to affect her. and we talked to a few families who said the same thing. the influence willie mays had on baseball. they plan on sharing those stories to the next generation. that first pitch tomorrow is at 4:15 p.m. at oracle park. i'm jocelyn moran, nbc, bay area news. jocelyn, thank you. well said. and well done. baseball is a game of generations passed down from one generation to the next. tonight in birmingham, a juneteenth celebration with a lot of familiar faces. the celebrity softball game. barry bonds was there. he shared these photos on his instagram feed. bonds derek jeter, alex rodriguez among the retired stars and another bay area baseball legend. former yankees pitcher cc sabathia, who grew up in vallejo. you know, i was here at the at the ballpark yesterday whe
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willie mays! >> say hey, swinging at the plate ♪ say hey. ♪ happy birthday, dear willie, happy birthday to you. we love you, willie. happy birthday. >> russian president vladimir putin is in north korea for the first time in 24 years, his meeting with kim jong un amid mounting international concern about the military cooperation between the two countries. >> american and south korean officials have, of course, accused pyongyang of providing
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willie mays. >> passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93. please join us in a moment of silence as we remember willie mae. >> and there you can see major league baseball honoring willie mays and a game last night. the former giants and hall of famer, as we just said, passed with the age of 93 and kron four's sports director jason dumas has more now on his legacy. >> considered perhaps the greatest player to ever play the game. willie mays was already a superstar. when the giants moved to san francisco from new york in 1958. but even before he was a giant mays played 3 seasons in the leagues helping lead the birmingham black barons, the planet in 1948. after the giants beat out multiple teams to sign him. the say hey, kid was brought up midway through the 1951 season. his debut was in auspices as he started his major league for 12. but on his 13th, that bad made hit a home run off. future hall of famer warren spahn and the rest is history. mays was a major contributor and the giants h
willie mays. >> passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93. please join us in a moment of silence as we remember willie mae. >> and there you can see major league baseball honoring willie mays and a game last night. the former giants and hall of famer, as we just said, passed with the age of 93 and kron four's sports director jason dumas has more now on his legacy. >> considered perhaps the greatest player to ever play the game. willie mays was already a superstar....
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willie mays. you can see there's a fan on the other side. he stopping by. he's wearing. he's had as well and they're taking pictures and a lot of them are just at the very least having a quiet moment between themselves and willie mays. obviously, this is so iconic as far as the san francisco giants right in front of the ballpark. so many people before games, stop by and take a picture with the statue and none more so then today, obviously because we all are remembering not a legend. royalty, baseball royalty. willie howard mayes junior and i remember and very well as well because i met him a couple of times and but in 2018 ran again in 2019 e made my knees buckle when he said that he stopped me before a game. this giants home opener in 2018 and said, hey, i want you on television this morning. couldn't couldn't even believe that he knew who i was. and that's how special willie mays was that he remember people that smile will forever be remembered. a lot of people obviously remembering the player,
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statue of the great willie mays stands. and now it is becoming a shrine where giants fans are leaving flowers and notes and mementos. the official address of oracle park is 24 willie mays plaza, 24, was his number there. exactly 24 palm trees in that plaza. fans have been pouring in throughout the day to show their respect to the best all around baseball player of all time. willie mays was the incarnation of the continuity of baseball from from generation to generation, which i now have shared with my daughter and my father shared with me tonight. and the giants just wrapped up a game in chicago against the cubs. you can see right there the announcers wore special t shirts honoring willie and the giants themselves wore this patch you see right there on their uniforms today. the number 24. and the giants are also keeping willie's memory alive with this tribute. see manager bob melvin right next to the number 24 jersey hanging in their dugout at wrigley field. and just like they did last night, the cubs paid tribute to mays.
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no of willie mays. and when they think of willie mays usually brings a smile to their face. >> going read it. read a line from his son, michael mays. he said tonight passed away peacefully among loved ones talking to fans who said i want to thank you from the bottom of my broken heart for the unwavering love. you have shown him over the people really did love him. stay >> no question. and you know, let's be honest. when he got to francisco, there was a story one of original house is he wanted to buy in the 58. 59 somewhere in there that that. there was a covenant prevent a black man from getting the house. and then the remember exactly what happened. did get the house. he became a beloved figure in the neighborhood and there was talk to that. you know, san francisco was the home of joe dimaggio's. and that when made came, there was some resentment because he wasn't joking. maggio and the giants in 58 their first year had a rookie of the year in orlando. cepeda. it 59 had a rookie of the year and willing
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mays. >> the great willie mays. last night this video was posted on x, showing the moment that the death of willie mays was announced. mays hall of fame career began at the age of 16 there at rickwood field. his death comes two days before tomorrow's game. at that field between the giants and the saint louis cardinals. ktvu you talked to gerald watkins, the chairman and executive director of friends of rickwood. he says this year's classic game will be a sad day as the community pays tribute to the life and legacy of willie mays. >> i think that as people come in and see that picture and mlb is bringing his hall of fame plaque here that was planned before he passed. i think there's going to be a lot of tears shed in birmingham and across the country, and rickwood field will never be the same now that willie has passed. i mean, it had to happen eventually, but his memory will will be on the minds of everyone who comes through here, even more than it ever was. >> it's definitely going to be a game. you don't want to m
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i mean, even when we were kids, it was willie mays, willie mays, i mean, he was the man. >> he used to come in that pink cadillac, that pink convertible cadillac. and it was just willie mays, you know? yeah, he's he was. he was our, hero. >> sports columnist scott ostler said he was talking with willie mays one time and a modest mays was saying how he wasn't sure he got all that power and reference to the home runs that he hit. ostler said he looked down where mays had his arms on the table. he was wearing a short sleeve shirt at the time and thought, i think i know where that power came from. describing willie mays arms that looked like popeye arms in his description, they're very strong wrists at that. now back to you. >> all right j.r. thank you. so great to hear all those stories. and the giants are adding a special patch to their uniforms in honor of willie mays. it's a round patch with number 24 and mays name written inside. you see it there. the patch will be displayed on the front of the team's uniform right above the heart. >> please join us in a moment of silence as we rememb
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mays and willie mays. we'll be right in chapter one. so that is the you know, that somebody who is a heavyweight in our country. yeah, i was just looking at some of the zillions quotes praise coming in. >> including of years ago, i'm not even sure she was a baseball fan, but a famous actress name to little bank head. so there have been only 2 authentic geniuses in the world. willie mays and william shakespeare. so it's wasn't diehard baseball fans, jason. i mean, people knew my loved him. they respected him as a just a genius. so what he did? yeah, there's just there's athletes who come around who buy by the time, you know, their their their life are playing career is over. >> they're not just known as athletes and he's one of those guys. he just he transcends sports and that's really hard to do. you know, one, you know, heart is just as hard i don't know how other way to put it in. he did it. he did it with grace, humility. and a spirit that just kind of refused to break regardless of some of the things h
mays and willie mays. we'll be right in chapter one. so that is the you know, that somebody who is a heavyweight in our country. yeah, i was just looking at some of the zillions quotes praise coming in. >> including of years ago, i'm not even sure she was a baseball fan, but a famous actress name to little bank head. so there have been only 2 authentic geniuses in the world. willie mays and william shakespeare. so it's wasn't diehard baseball fans, jason. i mean, people knew my loved him....
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willie mays died yesterday at the age of 93. it's prompted a flood of emotion and memories in the bay area, in his home state of alabama and across the country. let's start here at home. fans at oracle park paying their respects at the willie mays statue that stands in the shadows of 24 palm trees. the ballpark will be open tomorrow for free. here's nbc's sergio quintana. you can see throughout the day that there are plenty of people who've been coming out here and leaving lots of flowers out here at the willie mays statue. we've been talking with people who say that they are obviously mourning his loss, but they are also celebrating his legacy. and there has been not just people coming out here and snapping photos and leaving pictures, but there was also a group that came out here and sang some acapella songs in his honor, including i left my heart in san francisco. that group is called the curtis family c-notes. and then in talking with security out here, i'm told that the writer director spike lee even came out and spent a li
willie mays died yesterday at the age of 93. it's prompted a flood of emotion and memories in the bay area, in his home state of alabama and across the country. let's start here at home. fans at oracle park paying their respects at the willie mays statue that stands in the shadows of 24 palm trees. the ballpark will be open tomorrow for free. here's nbc's sergio quintana. you can see throughout the day that there are plenty of people who've been coming out here and leaving lots of flowers out...
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of willie mays. and fans have been stopping by and leaving flowers and tributes to the baseball legend. our lauren toms had a chance to chat with them and tells us people are bringing more than just flowers. some have musical tributes. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: tributes of all sounds and meaning have poured into willie mays' plaza including one from bay area native, carrie brandon. >> i was born and bred a giants' fan coming to games since i was 7 years old. for me at mill age it's hard to imagine living in a world where he's not here. but it means so much to have his statue and his legacy as part of the bay area. >> reporter: most people never had the pleasure of seeing willieplays play but brandon came closer than most when she performed the national anthem at a game he was being honored at. >> to get to interact with this legend, even at a young age, i knew what an incredible opportunity i had to meet him. i mean, it was -- one of my best childhood memories. >> reporter: fans to have giants and beyond
of willie mays. and fans have been stopping by and leaving flowers and tributes to the baseball legend. our lauren toms had a chance to chat with them and tells us people are bringing more than just flowers. some have musical tributes. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: tributes of all sounds and meaning have poured into willie mays' plaza including one from bay area native, carrie brandon. >> i was born and bred a giants' fan coming to games since i was 7 years old. for me at mill age it's hard...
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great willie mays. and as you can see here behind me, well, the giants are playing an away game today. they were definitely playing with the energy of a home field advantage. >> well, maze was elected to the baseball hall of fame in his first year of eligibility. back in 1979, cooperstown, remembering maze for his infectious enthusiasm for baseball and his ability to capture the hearts of fans. the president of the baseball hall of fame says that maze is always one of the most sought out players for visitors. he was truly beloved here in cooperstown in been a few years since he's able to come back obviously had some health issues in recent years that that preclude him from coming back here. but we still heard from him regularly. >> holiday cards and we know how much he meant to the people that come to cooperstown. i mean, when people are walking into the blackout, they're going around the museum. but they are talking about willie mays and truly one the greatest players ever to play the game and they wan
great willie mays. and as you can see here behind me, well, the giants are playing an away game today. they were definitely playing with the energy of a home field advantage. >> well, maze was elected to the baseball hall of fame in his first year of eligibility. back in 1979, cooperstown, remembering maze for his infectious enthusiasm for baseball and his ability to capture the hearts of fans. the president of the baseball hall of fame says that maze is always one of the most sought out...
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and to remember willie mays straight joy like he brought them to be happy. this is a joyous occasion. like there's nothing to be down about. no crying in baseball. you don't have a happy, happy day here. and remember like that. and maybe that speaks to our times, our society. you know, maybe it's time to, you know, let go of this hate and get happy and be joyous. and what, what better place to set that example than birmingham, alabama for nbc bay area? i'm laura b'rit from rickwood field in birmingham, alabama. it's really nice that you got to speak with willie mays. sounds incredible. just the stories coming out the past few days for sure. what a legacy he leaves behind. we missed a lot going on tonight at 5:00. more problems facing crews. the cpuc just hit the self-driving car company with the maximum penalty for the pedestrian dragging incident. last october in san francisco, the commission came up with a $1 figure to make a point. what else? the car company must now do to operate in california and college students moving out after wrapping up the school
and to remember willie mays straight joy like he brought them to be happy. this is a joyous occasion. like there's nothing to be down about. no crying in baseball. you don't have a happy, happy day here. and remember like that. and maybe that speaks to our times, our society. you know, maybe it's time to, you know, let go of this hate and get happy and be joyous. and what, what better place to set that example than birmingham, alabama for nbc bay area? i'm laura b'rit from rickwood field in...
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this massive playing card of willie mays. there are other league stars around town, but certainly a lot of focus on this one. in front of the birmingham civil rights institute. now on this trip, the giants have also brought some special guests. the giants community fund brought some a group of willie mays scholars. that scholarship program creates opportunities for black youth in san francisco. this week, those students have been on an intensive tour of the civil rights movement in birmingham, selma and the surrounding area. in alabama. birmingham, of course, ground zero for the civil rights movement in the 60s and one of the most segregated cities in america. during the birmingham campaign, peaceful protesters met with police dogs and high pressure fire hoses. the 16th street baptist church, very near to where we are, that was bombed by the kkk. these students visiting these places and experiencing that history in person as they carry on the legacy of the man who their scholarship is named after. willie mays. >> it humbles y
this massive playing card of willie mays. there are other league stars around town, but certainly a lot of focus on this one. in front of the birmingham civil rights institute. now on this trip, the giants have also brought some special guests. the giants community fund brought some a group of willie mays scholars. that scholarship program creates opportunities for black youth in san francisco. this week, those students have been on an intensive tour of the civil rights movement in birmingham,...
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i mean, even when we were kids, it was willie mays, willie mays, i mean, he was the man. he used to come in that pink cadillac, that pink convertible cadillac, and he was just willie mays, you know? >> yeah, he's he was he was our, hero sports columnist scott ostler said he was talking with willie mays one time, and a modest mays was saying how he wasn't sure where he got all that power in reference to the home runs he hit. >> ostler said he looked down where mays had his arms on the table. he was wearing a short sleeve shirt and thought, i think i know where that power came from. describing willie mays arms that looked like popeye, arms in his eyes, very strong wrists at that jr stone. abc seven news. >> well, one person who can certainly speak with a great knowledge and affection about the remarkable life of willie mays lead, is probably the guy who spent an entire career writing about him. the incomparable john shea, national baseball writer for the chronicle and the author of mays biography, called the giants great, his friend. >> look at it now. it's like he's going
i mean, even when we were kids, it was willie mays, willie mays, i mean, he was the man. he used to come in that pink cadillac, that pink convertible cadillac, and he was just willie mays, you know? >> yeah, he's he was he was our, hero sports columnist scott ostler said he was talking with willie mays one time, and a modest mays was saying how he wasn't sure where he got all that power in reference to the home runs he hit. >> ostler said he looked down where mays had his arms on...
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nbc's maria quintana joins us now from 24 willie mays plaza. the exact address of oracle park sergio. yeah. and everyone that we've been talking with today say that they are very happy that they either got to meet him in person or got to see him here at oracle park for one of his many appearances during his retirement. now, across his 93 years on earth, mays left a lasting impression on america first as an excellent athlete with a positive personality, struggling for recognition and equality as one of the first players to transition from the baseball league into the major leagues in 1951, mays became an immediate standout for the new york giants and gained a national following as television became more common across the country, he was often one of the only black players featured in major league tv coverage at the time, and when the giants moved to san francisco in 1958, he was an integral part of the franchise, even if san francisco didn't immediately warm up to him. mays has said that it took him a few years to buy a house here because white
nbc's maria quintana joins us now from 24 willie mays plaza. the exact address of oracle park sergio. yeah. and everyone that we've been talking with today say that they are very happy that they either got to meet him in person or got to see him here at oracle park for one of his many appearances during his retirement. now, across his 93 years on earth, mays left a lasting impression on america first as an excellent athlete with a positive personality, struggling for recognition and equality as...
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and we continue to honor the legacy of willie mays. after the break, we'll speak with a professor from san jose state out willie mays is impact on out willie mays is impact on and off the baseball field. when you host, your bathroom can feel like a revolving door... keep things fresh with febreze small spaces. it's an outlet-free air freshener that fights odors for 45 days. so even after every flush... you know your bathroom smells amazing. ♪ lalalalala ♪ salonpas lidocaine flex. a super thin, flexible patch with maximum otc strength lidocaine that contours to the body to relieve pain right where it hurts. and did we mention, it really, really sticks? salonpas, it's good medicine. continue now to honor the legacy of san francisco giants legend willie mays. he died yesterday at the age of 93. joining us now to talk about >> the life and legacy of willie mays is sean flesher. he's in a fit assistant professor of marketing and communication with san jose state. sean, thanks for joining us. >> thanks for having me. so what does? what w
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what makes willie mays tick? and i couldn't even answer it then because i don't know, you go out and play. you have a good time or you do what you have to do on the field. and, all these things, you ask me what makes you tick? well, there's a clock. maybe that is what makes him tick. i really don't know. i'm not an analyst. >> well, our cameras were also there in 2000 when his now famed statue was first unveiled. of course, that statue today, surrounded by flowers and well-wishers, all of whom loved willie san francisco's own cecil williams was there and said this to him. >> willie mays has never forgot what it means to touch the hearts and the souls and to lift up people who are really in need. you are like the sun and the wind and the rain. you bring us together and give us those elements of life which help us to have character and compassion and goodwill. >> those thoughts undoubtedly echoed by san francisco san franciscans far and wide. bad news, though, tonight for stanford alum and los angeles rookie los an
what makes willie mays tick? and i couldn't even answer it then because i don't know, you go out and play. you have a good time or you do what you have to do on the field. and, all these things, you ask me what makes you tick? well, there's a clock. maybe that is what makes him tick. i really don't know. i'm not an analyst. >> well, our cameras were also there in 2000 when his now famed statue was first unveiled. of course, that statue today, surrounded by flowers and well-wishers, all of...
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mays. >> willie! >> david: no question about that. celebrating willie mays tonight, and the catch. thank you for watching. i'm david muir. i'll see you tomorrow night. good night. it's gone. it's a home run. >> number 24 in your program. number one in your heart, willie mays. willie mays gets a great ovation from the crowd. >> it's difficult right now to even, try to explain to you how much i love baseball. every time i went on the field, i enjoyed what i was doing. i gave everything i had. tribute is pouring in today for the say, hey, kid, willie mays, as we remember willie mays. >> we will always cherish the memory and life of the great willie mays. >> he mentored many. he was a friend of many. >> there was nothing that willie could not do in this game. >> he was one of those guys that was just bigger than life. >> remembering the great willie mays, who passed away yesterday at age 93. good afternoon. thanks for joining us. i'm larry beil and i'm kristen sze. >> we begin our coverage today with abc
mays. >> willie! >> david: no question about that. celebrating willie mays tonight, and the catch. thank you for watching. i'm david muir. i'll see you tomorrow night. good night. it's gone. it's a home run. >> number 24 in your program. number one in your heart, willie mays. willie mays gets a great ovation from the crowd. >> it's difficult right now to even, try to explain to you how much i love baseball. every time i went on the field, i enjoyed what i was doing. i...
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that the great willie mays has passed away. he passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93. as the giants come to bat here in the fifth inning with jorge soler, then nick ahmed and yastrzemski, the giants release said it is with great sadness that we announced that giants legend and hall of famer willie mays passed away peacefully this afternoon. >> at a short time later, the game announcer called for a moment of silence. >> please join us. in a moment of silence as we remember willie mays >> and after news of mays death broke around 6 p.m. today, fans started coming by oracle park. mays statue, of course, is right outside. >> just a natural place to congregate. and abc seven news reporter j.r stone is there live for us. j.r >> yeah, larry a somber mood here outside of oracle park as fans have come out here to pay their respects to willie mays. and you can see what has become a growing memorial here at the willie mays statue. fans have left flowers, bobbleheads, baseballs and even notes, one that read you are always
that the great willie mays has passed away. he passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93. as the giants come to bat here in the fifth inning with jorge soler, then nick ahmed and yastrzemski, the giants release said it is with great sadness that we announced that giants legend and hall of famer willie mays passed away peacefully this afternoon. >> at a short time later, the game announcer called for a moment of silence. >> please join us. in a moment of silence as we...
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obviamente en honor a willie mays. en este estadio que marca obviamente la lucha contra la discriminación racial en el deporte. en esta histórica liga donde militaban jugadores de raza negra, se van a enfrentar giants y cardinals. willie mays tenía que estar presente en ese partido, pero bueno, lamentablemente como ya sabemos, falleció y mañana será todo dedicado a él. ahora vamos a hablar de los san jose earthquakes que esta noche enfrentan a los portland timbers. ya la directiva de los coaches nos confirmó que van a ser también actos protocolares para recordar a willie mays. posiblemente habrá un minuto de silencio y vamos a ver cuál fue el comunicado del equipo de san josé para lamentar el fallecimiento del número 24 del eterno giant, en donde obviamente enviaron un pésame y el abrazo a la familia. vamos a hablar del partido de esta noche . los cavs reciben a los timbers en donde están obligados a ganar. están con una mala racha. los coaches tienen que hacer respetar la casa si o si. si quieren mante
obviamente en honor a willie mays. en este estadio que marca obviamente la lucha contra la discriminación racial en el deporte. en esta histórica liga donde militaban jugadores de raza negra, se van a enfrentar giants y cardinals. willie mays tenía que estar presente en ese partido, pero bueno, lamentablemente como ya sabemos, falleció y mañana será todo dedicado a él. ahora vamos a hablar de los san jose earthquakes que esta noche enfrentan a los portland timbers. ya la directiva de los...
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and god bless willie mays. i mean, to pass two days before your. >> i'm glad he knew it was happening. yeah he did right. he knew it was happening. he responded. sal, such a special time, especially for everybody who grew up. you know, on the little league fields. and, you know, with all those dreams, it's fun to watch all of this. >> got to be fun to watch, that's for sure. all right. good morning to you both. and morning to you at home. this is a look at i-80 westbound as you come out toward the macarthur maze. it looks pretty good. and there have been no major problems here at the bay bridge toll plaza. but definitely we don't have a break anymore. it's looking like a typical thursday here, where we have a lot of slow traffic. although is it really though san mateo bridge, dumbarton bridge, no. slow traffic, 880 and 680 still looking good and the south bay is still fine, so maybe we'll get a little bit of a break. it's still a touch early. we'll see what happens a little later on. right now i like those mid
and god bless willie mays. i mean, to pass two days before your. >> i'm glad he knew it was happening. yeah he did right. he knew it was happening. he responded. sal, such a special time, especially for everybody who grew up. you know, on the little league fields. and, you know, with all those dreams, it's fun to watch all of this. >> got to be fun to watch, that's for sure. all right. good morning to you both. and morning to you at home. this is a look at i-80 westbound as you come...
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i mean, even when we were kids, it was willie mays, willie mays, i mean, he was the man. he used to come in that pink cadillac, that pink convertible cadillac, and he was just willie mays, you know? >> yeah, he's he was he was our, hero sports columnist scott ostler said he was talking with willie mays one time, and a modest mays was saying how he wasn't sure where he got all that power in reference to the home runs he hit. >> ostler said he looked down where mays had his arms on the table. he was wearing a short sleeve shirt and thought, i think i know where that power came from. describing willie mays arms that looked like popeye, arms in his eyes, very strong wrists at that jr stone. abc seven news. >> well, one person who can certainly speak with a great knowledge and affection about the remarkable life of willie mays lead, is probably the guy who spent an entire career writing about him. the incomparable john shea, national baseball writer for the chronicle and the author of mays biography, called the giants great, his friend. >> look at it now. it's like he's going
i mean, even when we were kids, it was willie mays, willie mays, i mean, he was the man. he used to come in that pink cadillac, that pink convertible cadillac, and he was just willie mays, you know? >> yeah, he's he was he was our, hero sports columnist scott ostler said he was talking with willie mays one time, and a modest mays was saying how he wasn't sure where he got all that power in reference to the home runs he hit. >> ostler said he looked down where mays had his arms on...
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willie mays could not do better than any by the bills. >> remembering willie mays today on kron. 4 news at noon. the bay-area honors the greatest player to ever wear a giants uniform. >> from the bay station, you're watching kron. noon. >> thanks so much for joining us here on kron. 4 news at noon. i'm stephanie lin. >> here, ladies and gentlemen, it is with great sadness that we announce that san francisco giants legend and hall of famer willie mays passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 93. please join us in a moment of silence as we remember willie mae. >> saying goodbye to the say, hey, kid, that was major league baseball honoring willie mays at a game last night. the former giants hall of famer passed away yesterday at the age of 93 kron. 4 sports director jason dumas has more on the legacy he leaves behind. >> considered perhaps the greatest player to ever play the game. willie mays was already a superstar. when the giants moved to san francisco from new york in 1958. but even before he was a giant mays played 3 seasons in the leagues helping lead the birmingham black
willie mays could not do better than any by the bills. >> remembering willie mays today on kron. 4 news at noon. the bay-area honors the greatest player to ever wear a giants uniform. >> from the bay station, you're watching kron. noon. >> thanks so much for joining us here on kron. 4 news at noon. i'm stephanie lin. >> here, ladies and gentlemen, it is with great sadness that we announce that san francisco giants legend and hall of famer willie mays passed away...
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former san francisco mayor willie brown is reacting to the death of willie mays. >> never willie mays with i think willie mays. god given talent. that no other person. well, i will play baseball hat. that was nothing in the game of baseball. willie mays could not do better than any by else. when willie mays came here to san francisco, example, he wanted to buy a house. in this city, allegedly the great city of san francisco. dixon, the opportunity. but willie mays to get a house. it was in the wrong neighborhood by san francisco because a white neighborhoods at that time didn't have any blocked persons doing so. but ultimately he changed the nature of that. >> former mayor brown says the last time you spoke with mays was a couple of years ago when he was invited to richmond for a field that was being named after the baseball legend. >> well, a maze was elected to the baseball hall of fame in his first year of eligibility. back in 1979, cooperstown remembering maze for his infectious enthusiasm for baseball and his ability to capture the hearts of fans. the president of the baseball ha
former san francisco mayor willie brown is reacting to the death of willie mays. >> never willie mays with i think willie mays. god given talent. that no other person. well, i will play baseball hat. that was nothing in the game of baseball. willie mays could not do better than any by else. when willie mays came here to san francisco, example, he wanted to buy a house. in this city, allegedly the great city of san francisco. dixon, the opportunity. but willie mays to get a house. it was...
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he was in oracle park to honor willie mays. yeah. he said on instagram that he had already scheduled to a business meeting. >> last week to be in the bay area. and it just so happened to coincide with this. and when he heard about the passing wanted to come down to. >> 24 willie mays plaza too pays respects in person. and spike lee has a suggestion about how major league baseball can kind of tippett's cap to the all-time legend. >> i think the greatest. >> baseball player and i put instagram last night, i think the major league baseball, she retired. the number. 24, all the teams. i want to have a beirut. nobody else i'm talking about. this is a kid. and i just remember growing up. my father would tell me with the giants. well, new york polo grounds. he can walk to pull over. also was he was living harlem and who placed ball with the kids before at the back. then only as old a game. >> yeah. there's famous video of may's playing stickball with kids outside is harlem home and the death comes at a time when major league baseball is in
he was in oracle park to honor willie mays. yeah. he said on instagram that he had already scheduled to a business meeting. >> last week to be in the bay area. and it just so happened to coincide with this. and when he heard about the passing wanted to come down to. >> 24 willie mays plaza too pays respects in person. and spike lee has a suggestion about how major league baseball can kind of tippett's cap to the all-time legend. >> i think the greatest. >> baseball...
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y para mi, willie mays representa. no nomás los gigantes, pero representan todos los deportes de la área de la bahía y. esto no nomás transcendió el deporte, pero también razas. y más que nada empezó en birmingham, donde van a jugar el juego mañana. so muy importante, no más para el sistema racial, pero también para el sistema de béisbol. lo diré. es. es el mejor jugador de todos los tiempos. nos vamos a la ucl donde hay buenas noticias para los oakland que al derrotar 2 goles por 1 a el paso, lokomotiv sumó su tercera victoria consecutiva y ahora se ubican terceros en la conferencia del oeste con 23 puntos. el gol decisivo fue obra de alex sep a los 72 minutos en el deportivo que vive el área de la bahía por la desaparición física de willie mays. las muestras de amor sobran y el oracle park se prepara para seguir rindiendo tributo mientras los giants lo hacen de gira. y hoy enfrentaron a los cubs en chicago en reedley field. recordaron durante toda la previa con un minuto de silencio incluido en el j
y para mi, willie mays representa. no nomás los gigantes, pero representan todos los deportes de la área de la bahía y. esto no nomás transcendió el deporte, pero también razas. y más que nada empezó en birmingham, donde van a jugar el juego mañana. so muy importante, no más para el sistema racial, pero también para el sistema de béisbol. lo diré. es. es el mejor jugador de todos los tiempos. nos vamos a la ucl donde hay buenas noticias para los oakland que al derrotar 2 goles por...