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Established by Willie Mays, the Say Hey Foundation creates opportunities for youth in underserved communities by providing education, athletics, safe spaces, and wraparound support through trusted local partners.

11/10/2026

More great news from the SHF! On the heels of a portion of the highway running by Oracle Park being named for Willie on his last birthday, now the USPS is honoring the Say Hey Kid with this gorgeous stamp, which is set to be released in the near future!

Willie is recognized via the 50th stamp in the Black Heritage series. Visit the link in our bio to view the full press release!

11/05/2026

Click the link in bio to check out our newest auction, which has just opened for bidding and closes on December 2!

Historic items such as this commemorative Mays/Bonds 660th Home Run bat, which is signed by both Godfather (Mays) and Godson (Bonds) and includes the "Mays Bonds 660" logo, will be available.

Net proceeds from the auction will support the Say Hey Foundation’s mission to give children an equal opportunity to discover their talents, pursue their dreams, and reach their full potential!

11/03/2026

It is shocking how consistently Willie found himself atop the league in many different statistical categories. While some players led the Majors year after year in a certain category, like home runs, Willie could do it all.

Throughout his career, Mays claimed four home run titles, four stolen base titles and one batting title. He also led the NL five times apiece in OPS and slugging percentage; three times in triples; twice each in runs, extra-base hits and on-base percentage; and once apiece in hits and walks. That’s greatness!

Source: “24 Amazing Willie Mays Stats” by Paul Casella, MLB.com

10/29/2026

Great players leave a lasting impact far beyond the field. ⚾

Bill White, baseball legend, former National League President, and the 2026 recipient of the Baseball Hall of Fame’s prestigious Buck O’Neil Lifetime Achievement Award, reflects on Willie as a mentor.

Did you know the two were roommates when Bill broke into the majors in 1956 with the New York Giants? During that time, Willie helped guide him through challenges he faced, turning his own experiences into valuable lessons for the next generation.

Willie’s legacy lives on not only through the way he played the game, but through the lives he touched along the way, including a legend, Bill White.🧡

10/27/2026

With Game Four of the 2026 World Series set for tonight, we look back at Willie and the Giants’ 1954 World Series victory.

New York swept Cleveland 4-0 in the series, while Willie went 4-for-14 (.286) with four runs scored, a double, and three RBI.

Most famously, Willie made “The Catch” in Game One!

Source: UNUM Ken Burns: Baseball

10/22/2026

Being coachable means staying open to learning, embracing feedback, and always looking for ways to get better. Even the greatest players know there’s always more to learn.

Willie Mays’ legacy reminds us that greatness isn’t just about talent — it’s about the willingness to grow. ⚾

10/20/2026

One current player who has often drawn comparisons to Willie is Mike Trout. They have marked similarities in their play on the field, given their five-tool skillset as center fielders, but there is a statistical basis for this comparison as well.

Did you know that the two stand alone as the only players in Major League history with multiple seasons of at least a .320 batting average, 25 home runs and 30 stolen bases? Mays accomplished the feat in back-to-back seasons from 1957-58, posting a collective .340 average while averaging 32 homers and 34 stolen bases over those two campaigns. Trout also did so in consecutive seasons from 2012-13, recording a combined .325 average and averaging 28.5 homers along with 41 stolen bases.

Source: ‘24 Amazing Willie Mays Facts’ by Paul Casella, MLB.com

10/15/2026

Three — the digit between the 2 and the 4 on the back of his uniform — was a magic number for Willie.

Mays is one of 33 members of the 3,000-hit club, but he's the only player in MLB history with at least 3,000 hits, a .300 average, 300 home runs and 300 stolen bases. Mays, of course, exceeded some of those plateaus rather easily, finishing with 3,283 hits, 660 homers and 338 steals, along with his .301 career batting average.

Source: ‘24 Amazing Willie Mays Facts’ by Paul Casella, MLB.com

10/13/2026

Willie Mays gave so much of himself to baseball that saying goodbye brought him to tears.

His words are a reminder of how deeply he loved the game—and how much it meant to spend his life playing it. 🧡🖤

10/08/2026

It’s well known that Willie was honored with 24 All-Star selections, tied with Stan Musial for second most in history behind Hank Aaron, but his performance in those games is arguably even more impressive.

Willie had at least one hit in 15 All-Star Games, and Stan Musial (14) is the only other player with a hit in more than 11 All-Star Games. Mays' 23 overall hits are the most in All-Star Game history!

Source: ‘24 Amazing Willie Mays Facts’ by Paul Casella, MLB.com

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