Say Hey Foundation

Founded by HOFer Willie Mays, the #SayHeyFoundation gives every child a chance to unlock their potential. Since 2000, we’ve supported youth in underserved communities through education, sports & wraparound programs in Birmingham, NYC & SF. Visit link-in-bio to learn more.👋 ⚾️

The catch …. It never gets old …. Even 72 years later as @sportingnews reminds us. #sayhey #williemays sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/sn…

Willie knew confidence wasn’t just a mindset — it was a way of life. #WillieSays: stay focused, believe in yourself, and never lose sight of your dreams. 🙌 #SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #WillieSays #MLB #SFGiants #YouthOpportunity

With Spring Training in its final weeks, we’re throwing it back to a 23-year-old Willie Mays in Arizona, circa 1954. Mays would win his first MVP award that year, leading the Giants to a World Series title. #TBT 📸: Loomis Dean/LIFE Pictures/Shutterstock #SayHeyFoundation

Ever wonder how Willie got his nickname, “Say Hey Kid”? Sportswriter Jimmy Cannon gave him the moniker because of how he’d great people: “Hey man. Say hey, man.” His joy and charisma live on through the SHF, inspiring kids to chase their dreams and have fun doing it. #SayHey

Introducing  the “Willie Says” series: words and lessons from the legendary Giants centerfielder that apply in sports and in life.  Quotes from “24: Life Stories and Lessons from the Say Hey Kid,” a memoir by SF Standard columnist @JohnSheaHey , along with Willie. #WillieSays

Did you know? Willie Mays won 12 consecutive Gold Gloves from 1957-1968 — the most ever by a center fielder. With twelve straight seasons of excellence in center field, Willie set the standard for elite defense at the position. 📸 : Getty Images #SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays