Willie Mays was an American baseball player who is best known for his extraordinary skills as an all-around player, his famous over-the-shoulder catch in the 1954 World Series, and his remarkable records with the San Francisco Giants.
Personal and Family Life
Willie Mays was born on May 6, 1931, in Westfield, Alabama. He was married twice; first to Scarlett Marghuereta Wendelle from 1956 until their divorce in 1962, and then to Mae Louise Allen, who he married in 1971 and remained with until her death in 2013. Mays had one son, Michael Rosiny Mays, and was very close to his family throughout his life.
Death and Legacy
Willie Mays passed away on June 18, 2024, in Palo Alto, California. He left behind a legacy as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, widely respected for his achievements on and off the field. Mays is especially remembered for his iconic catch and his contributions to the San Francisco Giants, where he holds numerous all-time records.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Shea Goodbye: 45 Years of Amazin’ Mets | 2008-06-10 | Self |
| Willie Mays and the Say-Hey Kid | 1972-10-14 | Himself (voice) |
| A Man Named Mays | 1963-07-14 | Self |
| A Boy Named Charlie Brown | 1963-12-31 | Himself |
| Say Hey, Willie Mays! | 2022-10-27 | Self |
| It Ain’t Over | 2023-05-12 | Self (archive footage) |
| The Best of ABC’s Wide World of Sports: The 60’s | 1990-01-29 | Self |
| Super Stars of Sports: Baseball | 1991-01-01 | Self (archive footage) |
| Jackie Robinson | 2016-04-11 | Self |
| What’s My Line? | 1950-02-02 | Self – Mystery Guest |
| Home Run Derby | 1960-01-10 | Self |
| The Ed Sullivan Show | 1948-06-20 | Self |
| Dinah! | 1974-10-21 | Self |
| MLB: Baseball’s Seasons | 2009-01-07 | Himself |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962-10-01 | Self |
| Bewitched | 1964-09-17 | Willie Mays |