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Mr. Willie Mays sailed over the center field fence yesterday. Another childhood hero gone.
I had the pleasure of talking with Mr. Mays several years ago in the Atlanta airport. We were both waiting on the same flight. I didn't even think to ask for an autograph.
He chuckled when I told him that when I played ball, my baseball glove had his signature on it. He said MacGreger used to make real good fielding gloves. Say Hey Kid!!! RIP

Most of those older athletes were regular guys. I had a similar experience with Bart Starr at an airport, just sat and talked about stuff, and never mentioned football!!
I enjoyed watching Willie play!!

Ol' Willie endured a lot of challenges in his life and still managed to come out on top. That's a winner.

https://www.biography.com/athletes/willie-mays

RIP Willie