Willie Mays, the legendary San Francisco Giants player, has passed away on June 19, 2024. Known for being the greatest all-around player in baseball history, Mays was more than just an athlete; he was a friend to many. John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle, who had a personal friendship with Mays, wrote a heartfelt tribute highlighting Mays' profound impact on the community and his unique ability to connect with people. Mays' legacy extends beyond his athletic achievements, touching the lives of countless individuals who felt a personal connection to him.
“Not only was he the greatest all-around player who ever lived, he was everyone’s friend. Everyone had a connection with Willie Mays. Maybe not on a personal level, but connections were established nonetheless,” columnist John Shea writes. https://t.co/zSmY6Q9ySh
#WillieMays was my friend. Maybe you didn’t know it, but the Giants great was your friend, too. A must-read remembrance from someone who knew him best: @sfchronicle writer @JohnSheaHey https://t.co/V6LVDRrsBA via @sfchronicle
Not only was he the greatest all-around player who ever lived, he was everyone's friend. @JohnSheaHey's tribute to Willie Mays: https://t.co/c9KtzZCtpa
Willie Mays was not simply the soul of the San Francisco Giants. He was also a friend to the Chronicle’s @JohnSheaHey, and in his own way, he was friend to everyone reading this tribute. https://t.co/1hmLkq2yap
Willie Mays was not simply the soul of the San Francisco Giants. He was also a friend to the Chronicle’s John Shea, and in his own way, he was friend to everyone reading this tribute. https://t.co/E1fyVTOyvp
@JohnSheaHey on the passing of #SFGiants great Willie Mays: https://t.co/5JR81sJ5CS