When mays retired after the 1973 season, his 660 home runs put him third on the all. It is generally accepted to be a spouse signature while other people say willie signed it himself. Willie mays conspiracy theory i have had this thought for some time, but never asked for opinions and maybe you guys have the answer. And it should be noted that willies foundation raises thousands of dollars each. Topps has signed a multiyear autograph deal with willie mays. Feb 19, 2019 perhaps the greatest baseball player of all time. As a member of the new york giants, he quickly showed that he could do just about anything on a baseball field. Willie mays has slowed up a little bit doing autograph shows. Willie mays mlb original autographed items for sale ebay. Life after baseball for say hey willie mays 500 home. Very rareonly 10 cards were produced harvey haddix autograph cardinals pirates.
Mays made a threeweek tour this spring to promote his book, say hey. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Willie mays turned 87 on sunday, and for a generation of baseball fans he will forever be the say hey kid. Over the past 23 months i have been receiving an abundances of willie mays signed major league baseballs with the say hey hologram for autograph authentication. Certifiedwillie mays san francisco giants signed autograph official mlb baseball mays sey hey hologram certified. Willie mays 8x10 photo signed autographed say hey hologram. Baseball legend willie mays shakes hands with a fan during a book signing of his new. Ioas willie mays autograph event a san francisco fundraiser benefitting older adults institute. Carson cant keep up with rodney dangerfields nonstop oneliners 1974 duration. Willie mays very rare signature willie mays say hey, signed in black felt tip on the sweet spot, sealed in psadna cube with. Life after baseball for say hey willie mays 500 home run. There is some debate as to how mays became known as the say hey kid.
Get the best deals on willie mays autograph when you shop the largest online selection at. The other story is that jimmy cannon created the nickname. Feb 22, 2009 carson cant keep up with rodney dangerfields nonstop oneliners 1974 duration. Mays founded and directs the say hey foundation, a fund for the education of youngsters. This is an autobiography long overdue and eminently readable. The new york giants were hosting the cleveland indians who had set an american league record with 111 wins. All the proceeds would go to mays say hey foundation that benefits. Willie mays and willie mccovey played for many years together. Few baseball players had the raw talent of william howard willie mays, jr. Jul 11, 2007 there is some debate as to how mays became known as the say hey kid.
Petaluma willie mays is 79, wears a hearing aid and his vision. See more ideas about willie mays, baseball and baseball players. Willie mays autographed black rawlings big stick bat. Directed by jules bass, arthur rankin jr with willie mays, tina andrews, paul frees, ernestine wade. The abc saturday superstar movie willie mays and the say. Robert haft, president of the crown books discount bookstore chain, said that when mays. The best willie mays cards to own november 17, 2014 by aaron wasser any debate about the greatest baseball players of all time will eventually lead to a kid who grew up in the segregated south, dreaming of a big league career but knowing as a youngster it might never happen. Mays is an american icon whose athletic brilliance and stylistic bravado contributed to the assimilation of blacks during the turbulent civil rights era, a distinctive figure of ambition, sacrifice and triumph who became a lasting cultural touchstone for a nation in search of heroes hirsch, willie mays. Willie mays signedsay hey authentic auto check slabbed psa. Willie say hey mays autographed browntone photo numbered. Nicknamed the say hey kid, mays was elected to the baseball hall of fame in 1979, his first year of eligibility. Capflying, wall crashing, legs churning, willie mays is one of the most beloved figures in the history of the game. Willie mays, say hey kid, ny sf giants hof roy 1983.
Fantasy cartoon story revolving around new york giants outfielder willie mays, who is promised by an unconventional angel the chance to make his famed miracle catch, if he agrees to become the godfather of an orphan girl. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Willie mays autographed louisville slugger baseball batsay hey hologram. A birthday tribute to the great willie mays as he turns 87.
Willie mays signed sey hey hologram rawlings ball sports baseball memorabilia for sale. I find it odd that the willie mays inperson autos i have seen from recent card shows are sloppy and not aligned which makes sense since he is almost blind, and the autos authenticated by say hey always look. Sep 24, 20 over the past 23 months i have been receiving an abundances of willie mays signed major league baseballs with the say hey hologram for autograph authentication. Willie mays signed famous 54 world series catch photo coa.
Authenticated with willies say hey sticker, with certifica is open but shipping and delivery may be slightly delayed. San francisco giants willie mays signed baseball comes with say hey hologram willie mays personal c. Join us for an autograph signing event with baseball legend. Huge selection of willie mays memorabilia are available at. Collectors will find signed mays cards inside packs of 2012 topps baseball series 1, which hits shelves early february. Willie mays with leo and wife lorraine day on the cover of sports illustrated over his 22 years in the majors 19511973, he hit. See more ideas about willie mays, giants baseball and baseball players. As a result, kremenko penned him the say hey kid in 1951. Giants hof willie mays autograph on rawlings official national league baseball. Most of his personal appearances are in support of the say hey foundation, a 501c3 nonprofit foundation he founded in 2000 to promote academic study for underprivileged children and provide opportunities for life success through the pursuits of education, athleticism, and individual as well as community enrichment. Willie mays, at 79, brings out the kid in people, even himself.
One story is that barney kremenko, a writer for the new york journal heard mays blurt say who, say what, say where, say hey. There are newer books on the market about willie mays, but this is still the best because this is willie telling his story in his own words. Get the best deals on willie mays autographed baseball when you shop the largest online selection at. Willie mays autographs will appear in 2012 topps products. Willie mays autographed sayhey kid limited edition. The autobiography of willie mays by willie mays, lou. Say hey first edition signed willie mays bauman rare. You often hear it said that willie was a very gifted athlete, but his own words give you a sense of just what an intelligent player he was dealing with the winds at. May 06, 2018 capflying, wall crashing, legs churning, willie mays is one of the most beloved figures in the history of the game. Mays a perfect ballplayer even for a dodgers fan like mlb. One theory says that mays got the name during the onset of his mlb career, when he was still unfamiliar with the names of players around him. The display case has a wood base with a metal piece that reads willie mays the say hey kid hall of. This is a willie mays autograph signed on a baseball this autograph was authenticated by mounted memories. Mays was a 24time allstar selection, a 12time gold glove winner, the 1951 national league rookie of the year, a twotime nl most valuable player 1954, 1965 and a member of the 1954 world series champion new york giants.
May 06, 2018 willie mays turned 87 on sunday, and for a generation of baseball fans he will forever be the say hey kid. I have recently been passing on authenticating these baseballs. You often hear it said that willie was a very gifted athlete, but his own words give you a sense of just what an intelligent player he was. Willie mays making his famous 1954 world series catch against vic wertz sept 29 polo grounds. Measuring 314 by 412, the mays boasts a color photo and facsimile autograph. Willie mays signed autographed 8x10 say hey giants hologram coa mets. Willie howard mays may 6, 1931 is arguably the greatest centerfielder that major league baseball has ever seen. Willie mays was popularly known as the say hey kid. How would you get in touch with willie mays for an autograph.
The display case has a wood base with a metal piece that reads willie mays the say hey kid hall of fame 1979. Willie mays original sports autographed items for sale ebay. Mays signing for him, not even a single statement such as, willie said in a 1978 interview that his wife signs all autograph requests received through the mail. Willie mays b00mfo4ari hey hologram rawlings ball sports. October friday was the anniversary of the catch from game 1 of the 1954 world series. Authenticated with willie s say hey sticker, with certifica is open but shipping and delivery may be slightly delayed.
This photo depicts willie making his famous overtheback catch in the 1954 world series against the cleveland indians. Charming little book was once the proud possession available at 2006 may hsc signature. The autobiography of willie mays paperback april 1, 1989. Known to fans as the say hey kid, mays broke into the major leagues in 1951 after four years in the negro leagues. The origin of this nickname is still not fully known, but there are many theories behind it. Willies signature is bold and smudge free and has a say hey authentics hologram sticker affixed to the photo. May 31, 2011 there is some debate as to how mays became known as the say hey kid. Willie mays signed 1963 baseball photo autograph album sgc authentic.
The random fan who approaches mays expecting the say hey kid might very. Willie mays, the say hey kid 500 home run club the most. Rawlings big stick bat autographed in silver paint by the legendary willie mays and inscribed 660 hr. But it doesnt reason that willie mays is now 80 years old, writes mlb. Mays autographed cards will also be in 2012 products such as topps tribute, gypsy queen and others. I still never see any sort of evidence that points to mrs. Featured is a willie mays signed say hey authentic auto check.
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