The city of San Francisco declared February 4th, 2024 as Willie Mays Day to honor the baseball legend who played for the Birmingham Black Barons and the New York Giants. Mays, considered one of the greatest living players, made 24 All-Star Games, won 12 Gold Glove Awards, and two NL MVP Awards. Former players-turned-coaches Bob Melvin and Matt Williams shared their favorite memories of Mays. The day was celebrated by SF superfans and Cable Car #24. Hank Aaron, another baseball legend, was also remembered on what would have been his 90th birthday.
One of the most gifted and revered players in baseball history, Hank Aaron was born on this date in 1934. Aaron amassed 3,771 hits with 755 home runs and appeared in a record 25 All-Star Games. He was the NL MVP in 1957 when he led the Braves to Milwaukee’s only World Series… https://t.co/sFL3IiRbi5
The late, great Henry Louis Aaron was born this day in 1934 in Mobile, Alabama. #Braves legend, American icon. https://t.co/RSQH78oR4U
Remembering the great Hank Aaron on what would have been his 90th birthday. https://t.co/NCLpEwpK24
London Breed proclaims it Willie Mays Day. See how S.F. is celebrating 2/4/24 https://t.co/zZpKKDhW3P via @sfchronicle I LOVE this. LOVE it. @JohnSheaHey
#OnThisDay in 1934, Hank Aaron, one of baseball’s greatest players who shattered records and broke barriers, was born in Mobile. We’re proud that this legendary Alabamian’s legacy continues to impact generations of Americans on and off the field. https://t.co/YuSF3exWeK
Ted Williams was elected into the Hall of Fame 58 years ago in his first year of eligibility. United States Marine. 19× All-Star. 2× AL MVP. 2× Triple Crown. 6× AL Batting Champion. 2654 Hits. 521 Home Runs. .344 Batting Average. No. 9 retired by the Red Sox. https://t.co/VC3l4qD3mw
Happy 🙏 birthday Hank Aaron. One of top 10 HRs of all-time. https://t.co/1geoT5XPKT
Open Mike “Happy Birthday, Hank Aaron” Early Morning Inspirational Quote of the Day from the Hammer himself, who was born on this day in 1934: “My motto was always to keep swinging. Whether I was in a slump, feeling badly or having trouble off the field, you gotta keep swinging.” https://t.co/8KrjisiUMt
SF superfans at Cable Car #24 to honor the greatest on #WillieMaysDay! Thank you Willie Mays for your inspiring baseball career! Grateful to instigator Adam Swig and to bobblehead sponsors @UA_Local38 whose Water Dept and sewer service workers keep SF safe during these storms! https://t.co/iqeYclqPyu
SAY HEY!!! Happy Willie Mays Day — especially to the oldest living Hall of Famer!!! ⚾️ https://t.co/BjU7qTe7hr
May 1951: Willie Mays in Omaha, Neb. as he travels to New York for his Major League debut with the Giants. The rest is history. #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/vi5EbIAFGq
Happy Willie Mays Day on 2/4/24! Check out stories and essays on the @SFGiants legend in our Digital Library book, “Willie Mays: Five Tools,” free to all #SABR members: https://t.co/GSK9Tpa8mW https://t.co/p5OIu7G1rO
A holiday fit for a true Giant. Former players-turned-coaches Bob Melvin and Matt Williams shared their favorite memories of "The Say Hey Kid" as San Francisco celebrates "Willie Mays Day" today (via @WirthTM) https://t.co/WnEJJmTghA
Considered by many to be Baseball’s Greatest Living Player. Willie Mays played for the Birmingham Black Barons at age 16 before winning NL Rookie of the Year with the New York Giants at age 20. Mays made 24 All-Star Games, won 12 Gold Glove Awards, two NL MVP Awards, and in… https://t.co/MgMogulGG2
Say Hey! The city of San Francisco has declared today – 2.4.24 – Willie Mays Day! https://t.co/xvSAH2ajdd
Happy 90th to a great coach, book partner and friend. https://t.co/5apZkVJoUF