Willie Mays

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The Catch: Willie Mays hauls in Vic Wertz's drive at the warning track in the 1954 World Series.

The Catch: Willie Mays hauls in Vic Wertz's drive at the warning track in the 1954 World Series.

Willie Mays on September 28, 2008

Willie Mays on September 28, 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    How tall is Willie Mays?
  • A:
    Willie Mays is 5 feet, 11 inches tall.
  • Q:
    Where was Willie Mays born?
  • A:
    Willie Mays was born in Westfield.
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Awards & Accolades

  • All-Star Game MVP
    1968, 1963
  • National League Gold Glove Award - Outfield
    1968, 1967, 1966, 1965, 1964, 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960, 1959, 1958, 1957
  • National League MVP
    1965, 1954
  • National League Rookie of the Year
    1951

Lists

#1
of 19
Most Gold Gloves
Awards: 12
#2
of 100
Greatest MLB Players
The Sporting News
#4
Top Career Homeruns
Number: 660
#25
all time
Top 100 Homeruns in One Season
Homeruns: 52
#31
all time
Top 100 Homeruns in One Season
Homeruns: 51
#42
all time
Top 100 Homeruns in One Season
Homeruns: 49
#71
all time
Top 100 Homeruns in One Season
Homeruns: 47
MLB All-Century Team
Votes: 1,115,896
Retired MLB Numbers
Uniform Number: 24
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