Baseball legend Willie Mays celebrated his 93rd birthday with widespread acclaim for his historic career and influence on the sport. Known as 'The Say Hey Kid,' Mays was born on May 6, 1931, in Westfield, Alabama. Over his career, he achieved a .302 batting average, hit 660 home runs, and won 12 Gold Glove awards, a record unmatched by any other player with a lifetime batting average above .300 and at least 10 Gold Gloves. Mays also reflected on his early days with the 1948 Birmingham Black Barons, crediting his teammates for teaching him about baseball and life, ahead of the Rickwood game. The MLB community, including teams and fans, honored Mays with various tributes, highlighting his role as a mentor and his unforgettable moments on the field.
Many more Mays, Willie! #sayHey #kid #93 https://t.co/d3TiaklgtG
Many more #Mays, Willie! #sayHey #93 https://t.co/tkPBcSIO0n
"Iconic." Happy 93rd birthday to the legend, Willie Mays ⚾️🙌 https://t.co/JgIMASz79Y
Happiest of birthdays to the all time greatest baseball player, WILLIE MAYS! Say Hey, #24!!
Happy Birthday Willie!!! Mays you have a wonderful celebration! https://t.co/JNUnmJz2eQ
My mother’s favorite player and hero growing up was Willie Mays. And still is! If not for him, and her sharing that passion and love for the game that she has with me, I wouldn't be where I am today. Thank you, Willie, for impacting generations. Birthdays are important 🫶⚾️ https://t.co/RFRDmAwFzN
Happy 93rd Bday to the ONE and ONLY Willie Mays …. Who might be the greatest player of all time … our HOF’r Bob Costas joins MLB2NITE … 6-9:30pn ET … with Bob, Greg Amsinger and @TheMayorsOffice . https://t.co/0zZsHjFNJ7
Happy 93rd Birthday to the great Willie Mays. https://t.co/0lOWCu7E67
So I understand this correctly, on Willie Mays' birthday, May's Son is making his debut?
Happy 93rd Birthday to Willie Mays! https://t.co/X2dXjGhPfk
The Say Hey Kid turns 93 today 🎈 Happy Birthday, Willie! https://t.co/JaDfI2zEBY
Happy Birthday, Willie! Let's wrap him in bubble wrap and keep him forever! #SFGiants 🥃⚾️ . https://t.co/R1yqKiYCgT
Happy Birthday to Willie Mays, the greatest ever.
This rare footage of Willie Mays playing stickball in NYC is so cool. 👏 Happy birthday to the Say Hey Kid! https://t.co/O33LyodifD
On his 93rd birthday, we celebrate the legacy of Willie Mays. On June 20 at 7 pm ET on @MLBONFOX, the @SFGiants and @Cardinals will play at Rickwood Field, the same field the Say Hey Kid played on for the Birmingham Black Barons. https://t.co/cxDYJ42Q4w
Happy 93rd birthday to the greatest center fielder of all time, Willie Mays! 🐐 https://t.co/DOWeBxPHOu
Willie Mays, 93 years old today. https://t.co/VEn6ZQ9bRb
In 2017, @SlangsOnSports and I combined on this piece celebrating Willie Mays' birthday 24 great stats and tidbits, such as Mays average numbers from 1954 to 1966 40 HR, 109 RBI, 21 SB and 9.5 WAR A 13-season run averaging 9.5 WAR!! https://t.co/pxOc0J6pHr
In 2017, @SlangsOnSports and I combined on this piece celebrating Willie Mays' 90th birthday 24 great stats and tidbits, such as Mays average numbers from 1954 to 1966 40 HR, 109 RBI, 21 SB and 9.5 WAR A 13-season run averaging 9.5 WAR!! https://t.co/pxOc0J6pHr
Say Hey! Happy 93rd birthday to the great Willie Mays! https://t.co/uZrLgbMYWr
Happy 93rd birthday to the great Willie Mays. Here's my latest Road to Rickwood story on the Say Hey Kid from my recent interview. He reflects on the 1948 Birmingham Black Barons and the teammates that he cherished: https://t.co/tw5PxuNyyx via @sfchronicle @SFGiants
The oldest living @BaseballHall of Famer turns 93 today! Say Hey to Willie Mays, pictured here at the 2002 World Series. That was the first time we ever spoke, a group interview for https://t.co/4oJUkFFjV3 in a service tunnel at Angel Stadium & I remember just being in awe! https://t.co/FXqjbmw4Tr
Happy 93rd birthday to Willie Mays https://t.co/FnQdno77oK
Happy Birthday, Willie Mays! 🎂 We'll be taking a look at the legend's best moments all day long! 📺 https://t.co/I3iNiPequ9
New York Giants star Willie Mays makes "The Catch" and throw of a lifetime in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series at the Polo Grounds! Happy 93rd Birthday to "The Say Hey Kid"! #MLB #Baseball #Legend #SFGiants https://t.co/RqUXD2M0PN
Happy 93rd Birthday Willie Mays! ~ "The Say Hey Kid" was born in Westfield, Alabama on this day in 1931! #MLB #Baseball #Legend https://t.co/IPfCAv4Ljh
Happy 93rd birthday, Mr. Willie Mays!
“Don’t forget those guys. They made it possible for us.” Willie Mays turns 93 tomorrow. https://t.co/GEGZNYMfEq
"Those guys were really good guys. All of them. They're the ones who taught me about the game and life. Taught me everything." Willie Mays reflects on his first big-league team, the 1948 Black Barons, ahead of the Rickwood game. https://t.co/GsghcA99qu
From @EliasSports, about Willie Mays, whose 93rd birthday is tomorrow: He was born on May 6, 1931. A simple summary of his career: a .302 career batting average, 660 home runs and 12 Gold Glove awards. No other player had a lifetime batting average above .300, won at least 10…