

Jeff Idelson
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@Jeff_Idelson
Co-Founder, Grassroots Baseball. 37 years in the game overall: @grassrootsbb (2019 - ); @baseballhall (1994-2019, 2021); @yankees (1989-93); @redsox (1986-88).





To celebrate opening day, we’ll let Willie remind you that anything is possible! The mindset of the Say Hey Kid still inspires generations to dream big, work hard, and believe in themselves. #SayHeyFoundation #WillieMays #WillieSays #SayHeyKid #OpeningDay #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



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.👋 ⚾️



