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No, he never attended college. He played with the Birmingham Black Barons of the Negro Leagues until 1950, when the New York Giants signed hom to a minor-league contract. He broke into the major leagues with the Giants on May 25, 1951.
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What sports did Willie Mays play?
Baseball
Why did Willie Mays start to play baseball?
he enjoyed playing baseball
Did Hank Aaron and Willie Mays play together?
Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays were never teammates but they did play against each other.
Did Willie Mays and Willie McCovey play in the same year?
Willie Mays and Willie McCovey played for many years together.. from 1959 until 1972 when Mays was traded to the New York Mets.
What team did Willie Mays play for before the New York Giants?
Willie Mays started his baseball career playing for the New York Giants. He made his major league debut on May 25, 1951
What positions did Willie Mays play?
Willie Mays was an outfielder, and played a lot in center. Late in his career he did play first base from time to time.
Did Willie Mays play in the Olympics?
hello you want some CURRY!
Which hand did Willie Mays play with?
He threw righthanded and batted righthanded.
Did Willie Mays play all nine positions in one game?
yes
How long did Willie Mays play professional baseball?
Willie Mays played 22 seasons in MLB: 1951-1952 and 1954-1971: New York/San Francisco Giants 1972: San Francisco Giants and New York Mets 1973: New York Mets
What team did Willie Mays play for right before his retirement?
The New York Mets
What was the greatest play ever made in baseball?
The greatest play in baseball history is an opinion but some people believe that Willie Mays' catch off of Vic Wertz's 450 foot drive at the Polo Grounds is one of the best ever.
