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Why is Willie Mays so famous?

Updated: 9/28/2023
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Willie Mays is known for playing Baseball. Now a retired Hall of Famer, Mays is in the top ten players for career home runs. His exceptional career led to over 20 appearances at the All-Star Game.

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It didn't hurt that he played in New York, the media capital of the world. But he was such a refreshing personality and was an amazing talent from the first day he put on a New York Giants uniform in May 1951. His now-legendary feats spoke for themselves.

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He was one of the best baseball players of all time ... This will help: http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=7dK6zPbkFnE

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Willy Mays was known for his "Willy Mays Hays" catch at the Polo Grounds and for his power. The "Say Hey Kid" is currently 4th on the all-time home run list.

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He made ''the catch''

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