All my heroes are leaving. Willie Mays is gone, aged 93.

"The Catch" in Game 1 of the 1954 World Series is still one of the finest plays ever executed.

He was also on the ground floor of pro athletes doing public service announcements. As a kid I didn't know anything about blasting caps but I was sure aware of them after this.

Then in 1962 the state four-laned US58 and the power company started construction on the powerplant where I made my career, so there were probably blasting caps around.

RIP Willie Mays, 1931-2024.

 

Willie had complete mastery of all 5 skills necessary to be one of the all time greats. He hit for a high average, hit for power, could run like a deer, an unbelievable fielder, and a rocket arm. I was a pretty decent baseball player, a Centerfielder just like Willie, and he was my idol. Easily the best to ever play that position. Brought a tear to my eye when I read he had passed. RIP Say Hey Kid!

 

What a guy! RIP "Buck"

 

RIP Sir, You are the definition of a legend.

 

RIP to a legend. Here he is a few years back celebrating his 90th birthday in style.