Willie Mays turns 89 years young today. On his birthday, the new book, 24, is being released. The book involves over 100 hours of interviews with Willie, who is an intensely private person in many ways.
Many believe Willie was and continues to be the greatest 5 tool player in history. He was starting in the Giants outfield when most players are HS seniors or college freshmen in today’s baseball.
Despite his greatness on baseball fields Willie could not buy the homes he wanted in 1958-59 because of the color of his skin!
Willie came to one our son’s Tball practices many years back. We have many photos from that day along with balls and our son’s first glove autographed by Willie.
What a treasure!
