The San Francisco Giants and their fans gathered at Oracle Park on Monday to pay tribute to baseball legend Willie Mays, who passed away at the age of 93. The event was a mix of celebration and mourning, with a pregame ceremony where players wore No. 24 jerseys to honor Mays. Giants broadcasters also paid tribute to Mays during the first home game since his passing. The Giants secured a walk-off victory in the game. A public celebration of Mays' life is planned for July 8 at Oracle Park, with gates opening at 3 p.m. and the event starting at 4 p.m. The celebration will be free and open to the public, with no registration required. Mays, remembered for his iconic moments such as 'The Catch,' left a lasting legacy in baseball.
The Giants are inviting all fans and friends of the late, great Willie Mays to a public celebration of life at Oracle Park on Monday, July 8 at 4 p.m. https://t.co/7BimzfzRSN https://t.co/7BimzfzRSN
A public celebration of life for San Francisco Giants legend Willie Mays will be held on Monday, July 8, at Oracle Park. https://t.co/sIn8TLCIob
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The Giants will host a Public Celebration of Life for Willie Mays on July 8 at Oracle Park https://t.co/cmFdS75D5s
A Willie Mays celebration of life will be held at Oracle Park on July 8 at 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., the Giants announced. Public is invited. No charge. No registration required. Just show up. Gates open at 3 p.m.
The Giants are hosting a celebration of life for Willie Mays on July 8 at Oracle Park. Everyone is invited. https://t.co/mDLFlEkFnK
A Public Celebration of Life for #SFGiants Legend and Hall-of-Famer, Willie Mays, will be held on Monday, July 8 at @OracleParkSF https://t.co/hrRmnobEcY
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The Giants paid tribute to Willie Mays at Oracle Park last night with a pregame ceremony and players wearing No. 24 jerseys. A public celebration of Mays' life is planned for the near future. https://t.co/QNV6EDIejh
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The San Francisco Giants, their fans, and those closest to Willie Mays gathered at Oracle Park on Monday in a mix of celebration and mourning to pay tribute to the all-time great. https://t.co/Gp1Uoz73cO
The Giants, their fans and those closest to Willie Mays gathered at Oracle Park on Monday in a mix of celebration and mourning to pay tribute to the all-time great. https://t.co/yZbWSgeKtB