In 1951 as a rookie for the New York Giants Willie Mays was first issued number 14. He was then issued number 24 later that same year. Willie would wear uniform number 24 for the rest of his career. He played for the Giants from 1951 - 1972, then for the New York Mets in 1972, and 1973.
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Willie Mays is considered the 2nd greatest baseball player of all-time. Number one is Babe Ruth.
Willie Mays is a Christian.
Willie Mays missed most of the 1952 baseball season and the entire 1953 season because he was in the U.S. Army.
who has worn baseball number 24Jason Giambi and Barry Bonds wear number 24 Willie Mays wore #24Updated answer: Here are players that have had their #24 retired by their respected teams.Tony PerezRedsWalter AlstonDodgersJimmy WynnAstrosRickey HendersonAthletics
Willie Mays and Willie McCovey played for many years together.. from 1959 until 1972 when Mays was traded to the New York Mets.