well, His number was never retired.
The San Francisco Giants officially retired Willie's #24 on August 20, 1983 prior to a game at Candlestick against the New York Mets.
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Willie Mays is a Christian.
Willie Mays is considered the 2nd greatest baseball player of all-time. Number one is Babe Ruth.
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
Mays began his Major League career in 1951 with the New York Giants and retired after the 1973 season with the New York Mets.
Willie Mays and Willie McCovey played for many years together.. from 1959 until 1972 when Mays was traded to the New York Mets.