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This coming from Ted Kluszewski—one of Baseball’s most feared sluggers of the 1950s who let his bat (and famous sleeveless jerseys) do the talking— says everything. He knew star power when he saw it; stats made Mays legendary—charisma made him unforgettable. #SayHeyFoundation

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Fun Fact: Willie stands as the only player in MLB history to have both four home run titles and four stolen base titles, and his 12 Gold Glove awards are tied for the most by a primary outfielder, proving his unrivaled versatility on the diamond. #SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays

Willie reminding us that greatness isn’t about counting the moments and simply going through the motions—it’s about showing up, pushing through the fatigue, and playing the game the right way until the very end. #SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #WillieSays #KeepTheStrength

The Say Hey Foundation is proud to support Willie Mays Scholars, a program of the @giantscommunity for promising youth in SF. The class of scholars was inducted in a special ceremony. The evening featured words of wisdom from SHF Board Member & Willie’s godson, Phil Saddler.

We celebrated what would have been Willie’s 95th birthday in style today with the @SFGiants at the ballpark by the bay, with the naming of the Willie Mays Highway. #sayheyfoundation #williemays #williemayshighway #sfgiants @AdobeOrg&affiliateId=mlbapp-ios_webview_news-index&rsid=mlbios.at.bat.new.implementation" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">mlb.com/news/giants-an…

Willie reminds us to ‘leave it all out there’ in life, and to carry love with us everywhere we go and infuse it in everything we do. Because when it’s done with love, effort isn’t a burden— it’s a legacy. #SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #WillieSays #EmptyTheTank #BeYourBest

Did you know that on this date in 1961, Willie Mays hit four home runs in a 14-6 victory over Milwaukee? He’s the only Giant in franchise history to homer four times in a game, and he’s one of only 21 players in MLB history to achieve the feat. #SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays

A nice read on now-defunct Sportsman’s Park in Savannah, a ballpark where the Negro Leagues’ Bears played, and kids dreamed of being the next Willie Mays. #SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays msn.com/en-us/sports/m…

Did you know that in Game One of the 1951 World Series, Monte Irvin (LF), Willie Mays (CF), and Hank Thompson (RF) played the outfield together for the NY Giants and made history as the first all-African American outfield in World Series History? #SayHeyFoundation #FunFactFriday

In a world that constantly pushes you to compare, perform, and fit a mold, Willie reminds you that the person you are is enough. The real win isn’t perfection- it’s showing up as you are and trusting yourself. That’s where the joy is. ⚾️ #SayHeyFoundation #WillieSays #BeYou

As Jackie Robinson Day approaches, we wanted to revisit a lesser-known story that speaks volumes about his impact on the game- and the respect he commanded across it. Quote: New York Times #SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #WillieSays #JackieRobinsonDay #SayHeyKid #YouthOpportunity

When Juan Marichal talks about Willie Mays, it’s more than admiration- it’s firsthand appreciation for a teammate who defined excellence every single day. #SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #TheySay #SayHeyKid #YouthOpportunity

Willie has a knack for words. @SayHeyFdn

The Say Hey kid in spring training, circa 1954. @SayHeyFdn

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Uganda's first-ever international in women's baseball Results so far: Game 1: UG 8 – 4 SA Game 2: UG 5 – 6 SA Game 3: UG 18 – 4 SA Two more days of epic action ahead! We still need your support to keep this dream alive 👉 gofund.me/62061be62

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