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Willie played in the Negro Leagues for the Chattanooga Choo Choos and Birmingham Black Barons in the late 1940s and in the minors for the Trenton Giants in 1950 and Minneapolis Millers in 1951 before being called up to the New York Giants in May, 1951.
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JordanWillie Mays played for the Giants from 1951 -1972, and played for the New York Mets from 1972 - 1973
Willie Mays debuted on May 25, 1951, playing for the New York Giants at Polo Grounds IV; he played his final game on September 9, 1973, playing for the New York Mets at Shea Stadium.
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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.
How many times has Willie Mays won the World Series?
Willie Mays' only World Series win was with the 1954 New York Giants.
Willie Mays the best baseball player ever?
Many people think so..but, it is such a subjective question that there is really no correct answer. Certainly, Mays was one of the best, a "five tool" player, i. e., hit for average, hit for power, great speed, great fielder and terrific throwing arm.
How many times did Willie Mays go to the All-Star game?
For twenty years, from 1954 until his retirement in 1973, Willie Mays was named to the All-Star team each season. However, in the four years from 1959 to 1962, two All-Star games were played each season; as a result, Willie Mays played in a total of 24 All-Star games, a record he shares with Hank Aaron and Stan Musial. He was in the starting line-up for 18 of those games, always playing center field.
How many career grand slams has Willie Mays hit in MLB?
Mays, who played for the New York/San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets during his career, hit eight home runs with the bases loaded.
