The San Francisco Giants paid tribute to the 'Say Hey Kid' Willie Mays Tuesday, saluting the baseball legend after announcing he had passed away peacefully at age 93.
The San Francisco Giants paid tribute to the 'Say Hey Kid' Willie Mays Tuesday evening, saluting the baseball legend after announcing he had passed away peacefully at age 93.The team was among the first to break the news with posts to its social media accounts shortly before 6 p.m.The team released a statement on its website paying tribute to the 24-time all-star player.'Today we have lost a true legend', Giants Chairman Greg Johnson said in the statement.
'Willie Mays was more than just a baseball icon. He broke barriers and inspired millions of Americans — setting records, bringing joy to countless fans, and becoming a role model for a generation of future athletes. The 'Say Hey Kid' will be dearly missed — and never forgotten,' Newsom said. San Francisco Mayor London Breed also released a statement on the passage.
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